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'I need some confidence now' - Vinicius Junior finds Brazil lifeline after tough Real Madrid start

Vinicius Junior has admitted he needed a confidence boost after converting a penalty in Brazil's 4-2 friendly win over Australia, with teammate Bruno Guimaraes giving up the spot-kick to help the Real Madrid forward.

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Brazil outgun Australia in high-scoring Brisbane rematch

Brazil responded to their 1-1 draw with Australia four days earlier by securing a 4-2 victory in a fiery rematch at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium on Tuesday.

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Roberto De Zerbi keeps Tottenham focused as Australia pre-season tour continues

Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear that Tottenham's visit to Australia is about hard work rather than sightseeing as his side continues its pre-season preparations ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

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Salah savours historic World Cup and relishes date with Messi

Egyptian national team captain Mo Salah has described the Pharaohs World Cup run as incredible, and now looks forward to another showdown with the world’s greatest footballer, Lionel Messi and his Argentina team.

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Egypt prevail in penalty shoot-out after Australia force extra time at World Cup

Egypt continued their good form at the FIFA World Cup with a victory on penalties over Australia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 encounter at Dallas Stadium on Friday.

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'We are feeling very good' - Popovic confident as Australia brace for Egypt in World Cup clash

Australia head coach Tony Popovic says his side is fully prepared for whatever Egypt bring in their FIFA World Cup last-32 clash, insisting his players are ready to face the African nation whether Mohamed Salah features or not.

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