Neymar kicks off Confeds in style

Brazil began their home tournament with a 3-0 victory over Japan, grabbing a spectacular early lead through the new Barcelona man before Paulinho and Jo struck after the break

Brazil too easily exposed, says Zico

The Samurai Blue are set to clash with the Selecao in the first match of the Confederations Cup and the former Japan boss feels the visitors can cause the tournament hosts problems

Messi overtakes Maradona's Argentina tally

The Barcelona star netted a hat-trick against Guatemala to take his tally for the national team to 35, one more than the Napoli legend

Mata strikes for Spain in New York

The Chelsea playmaker struck the clinching goal as the world champions defeated Republic of Ireland 2-0 at Yankee Stadium, with Soldado netting the other

Ronaldo consigns Croatia to defeat

The Real Madrid man ensured that Igor Stimac's side suffered their second 1-0 defeat in as many outings as his first-half effort secured a friendly win for Portugal in Geneva

Brazil give France les Bleus

Second-half goals from Oscar, Hernanes and Lucas gave the hosts a confidence-boosting 3-0 victory as they prepare for the beginning of the Confederations Cup next week

Spain amble past Haiti

Santi Cazorla and Cesc Fabregas were on target for La Roja as Vicente Del Bosque's charges stumbled to a 2-1 victory over their plucky hosts in Miami