World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up
While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.
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Notable Quotes
"We were much better first half. In the second half, they had little bit more control, but we had opportunities to score more goals. All in all it was a good match."
— Carlo Ancelotti , Executive
"It was what I expected for this match."
— Carlo Ancelotti , Executive
"If we can reach the first position of the group, that would be important for the future."
— Carlo Ancelotti , Executive
Key People
Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian football manager and former player, currently the head coach of Brazil's national team.
Matheus Cunha is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward.
Neymar is a Brazilian football superstar famous for his skill and goal-scoring ability.
Vinicius Jr is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills and performances on the field.
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While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.
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