Manchester United news | Watch: Paul Pogba does ‘round the world’ with ease
The 25-year-old looks to be in his element, more often than not, when playing for his country.
The 25-year-old looks to be in his element, more often than not, when playing for his country.
Poland also had a couple of chances in the second half with Kamil Grosicki denied by Gianluigi Donnarumma, with Arkadiusz Milik curling over.
Brazil will next play arch-rivals Argentina on Tuesday.
Croatia were completing a UEFA sanction after a swastika symbol was carved into the pitch during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy over three years ago.
Unusually, Loew, who steered Germany to the 2014 World Cup title, has yet to face the press this week, leaving Toni Kroos to defend him on Thursday from Ballack's criticism.
The Portuguese went into defending mode for the final 15 minutes as Italy's Simone Zaza sought desperately for the equaliser.
The hosts, with new coach Roberto Mancini at the helm, struggled to create any chances in the first half against a well-organized Polish side.
The South American giants had won their previous 10 games against the United States, whose lone victory came way back in 1998.
Argentina face Guatemala in Los Angeles on September 7 and Colombia in New Jersey four days later.
Coach Roberto Martinez's multi-talented Red Devils were just too much for Costa Rica.
