RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 19 — Brazil coach Fernando Diniz called up Neymar and Vinicius Junior Friday for the opening matches of the Selecao’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign,...
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 19 — Brazil coach Fernando Diniz called up Neymar and Vinicius Junior Friday for the opening matches of the Selecao’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, but left out Lucas Paqueta, who faces a sports-betting investigation in Britain.
It is the first squad announcement for 49-year-old Brazilian Diniz, who took over from Tite in the wake of the Selecao’s disappointing run in Qatar. But “I spoke with him recently, and he was very willing and happy for the opportunity,” Diniz told a news conference in Rio de Janeiro.However, Diniz said he had left Paqueta off his 23-player list after news reports that the West Ham midfielder, who is reportedly negotiating a move to Manchester City, is under investigation by the English Football Association for possible violations of sports-betting regulations.
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