Neymar earns Brazil win against Uruguay (BBC)

A controversial Neymar penalty earned Brazil victory against Uruguay in a fiercely contested friendly at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.

The Paris St-Germain striker converted from the spot after Diego Laxalt was harshly adjudged to have fouled Manchester City’s Danilo.

Neymar was the subject of repeated fouls, with Uruguay receiving six yellow cards from referee Craig Pawson.

Uruguay have now failed to beat their South American rivals in 10 meetings.

Both sides named strong line-ups, with Brazil featuring Liverpool players Alisson and Roberto Firmino, while Everton’s Richarlison came off the bench.

Arsenal’s Lucas Torreira, playing on his home ground, was one of those players guilty of fouling Neymar, picking up a yellow card for one particularly strong challenge. Read more

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