1986 World Cup winner Oscar Ruggeri is far from impressed with Neymar showboating skills in Copa America and feels he is never going to be like Lionel Messi.
Midfielder Paquetá had a cut on his left leg, but Brazil's medical officials say he will be fit for the decider at the Maracana Stadium, the same arena where he first appeared as a Flamengo winger in 2016.
Though the Copa America is taking place in Rio, they are actually looking forward to Italy vs. Spain playing on Tuesday to reach the final of the Euro 2020.
Brazil seeks its 10th title in the South American championship. Two years ago the Selecao won the title without injured Neymar in a 3-1 win against Peru.
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Defending Copa America champion Brazil is still regarded as the team to beat — not bad for a tournament some of their players didn't even want to be in.
The 24-year-old is currently playing at Copa America with the senior team.
Paquetá's winner to the left corner of Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in the 46th minute gave Brazil fans some hope that the Selecao would ease into the next stage.
Defending champion Brazil and Chile will have their star players back in action when they meet in the Copa America quarterfinals on Friday.
Announcing the Brazil government's decision, its Health Ministry said in a statement that "with the recommendation of the Office of the Comptroller General of the Union, the Ministry of Health temporarily suspended the contract for the purchase of Covid-19 vaccine from Covaxin this Tuesday (29)."
The Covaxin contract to Brazil had landed in controversy after the South American country's Attorney General reportedly launched a probe into the deal.
Brazil had in February signed a deal with Bharat Biotech to procure 20 million doses of Covaxin for USD 324 million.
The hottest competition could be on the other side of the draw, where arch rivals Argentina and Uruguay have the chance to meet in the semifinals.
Edinson Cavani scored from the penalty spot in the 21st minute for the only goal of the match at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Neymar, defender Thiago Silva and striker Gabriel Jesus didn't play against Ecuador at the Olimpico Stadium in Goiania.
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Tite said in a news conference on June 12 that the Copa America was shifted to his country in a “confusing manner."
Referee Pitana accidentally blocked a pass by Neymar about 10 meters in front of the Colombian area in the 78th minute which eventually led to a goal.
Colombia then started defending against a Brazil team that barely stopped surrounding its penalty box. It appeared as if Colombia would be able to hold out, until referee Nestor Pitana's knee came into play.
The country of some 213 million people is registering nearly 100,000 new infections and 2,000 deaths a day.
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