Ecuador holds Brazil to 1-1 draw
Neymar, defender Thiago Silva and striker Gabriel Jesus didn’t play against Ecuador at the Olimpico Stadium in Goiania.
Neymar, defender Thiago Silva and striker Gabriel Jesus didn’t play against Ecuador at the Olimpico Stadium in Goiania.
Brazil will next play arch-rivals Argentina on Tuesday.
Pele first won the FIFA World Cup title in 1958 and then defended the world title with the Selecao in 1962. He then captained the side which won in 1970.
The 30-year-old Di Maria has scored six times in 11 appearances so far this season and is full of praise for German Tuchel.
"I'm not at 100% of my fitness, no one is at 100%, it's the start of the season and we haven't played many matches," said Neymar.
Not the best performance from Tite's men, but they remain unbeaten and remain on course for a sixth title.
Felipe Luis replaced his inconsolablecompatriot in the 10th minute itself, with the score 0-0.
Looks like the Brazilians do even the simplest of things with copious amounts of flair.
Brazil left it very, very late, but eventually came up with the three points in the end.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup started on June 14 and will continue until July 15, with the matches being played in 11 cities across Russia.
