Brazil vs Germany: Gabriel Jesus struck the winner as Brazil put memories of their 2014 World Cup mauling by Germany behind them with a 1-0 friendly win in Berlin on Tuesday. Jesus’ first-half goal at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, packed with a 72,717-strong crowd, saw Brazil end Germany’s unbeaten run of 22 games dating back to their semi-final defeat by hosts France at Euro 2016. More worryingly for Germany head coach Joachim Loew ahead of the World Cup in Russia, his captain Jerome Boateng twisted his right ankle and was forced off in the second half. The friendly victory gained a measure of revenge for Brazil, whose coach Tite admitted are still haunted by the 7-1 thrashing Germany handed the hosts in the semi-finals of the last World Cup. Read more
Brazil vs Germany: Jesus hits the winner (Vanguard)
