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SALVADOR - Brazilian National Team defeated Italy 4-2 and confirm themselves as leader of Group A Confederations Cup 2013. Fred so frightening to Azzurri defense with two goals he scored.

The five-time world champions also recorded a perfect score 9 of 3 matches and will wait for the runner-up of Group B between Spain, Uruguay, or Nigeria. While Italy had to settle for runner-up qualify as Group A with a value of 6.

Italy played with a 4-2-3-1 instead of 4-3-1-2. Antonio Candreva fill the right wing and left wing Alessandro Diamanti. Riccardo Montolivo duet with Alberto Aquilani in midfield. So attacking midfielder Claudio Marchisio.

Brazillian National Team also came down with the same formation as Italy. Neymar is shifted to the center. Oscar is now in the right position and Hulk on the left. While replacing Hernanes Paulinho.

First Half:

The hosts started the game with confidence. Brazil immediately bombard Italy and implement high pressing. In the second minute, kick Fred can still be driven Gianluigi Buffon.

Brazil continued to press but their efforts have not produced results. Italy has got the first chance on 16 minutes through a late cross Marchisio greeted Mario Balotelli.

Oscar came closest to breaking the deadlock but his shot in the 24th minute still thin. The match then turned violent leading rude. Ignazio Abate Neymar victims. The Brazilian ace player must receive a yellow card.

In the first half, both teams actually occupied by substitutions. Italy even do it twice because of Montolivo and Abate are both injured. A similar problem happened to David Luiz in the Brazilian camp.

In the current score is likely to goalless draw in the first round, Dante successful substitute goalkeeper Buffon. Starting from a free kick, header Fred can still be driven the Italian captain but a loose ball that led to Dante easily stay kicking the ball. Goal! Brazil were leading 1-0 when the interval.

Second Round

After the break, Italy is still depressed. However, the Azzurri have scored precisely through the break in the 51st minute. Balotelli back-heel bait making substitute Emmanuele Giaccherini faced with Julio Cesar and without difficulty thrilling goal Brazil through his right leg kick.

Unfortunately, Brazil scored again four minutes later. Neymar an accurate free kick to the far post to make Buffon helpless. Neymar was the third goal in the tournament or to-23 throughout his career. Selecao back ahead 2-1.

Samba team again increased his lead in the 65th minute. This time it was Fred who goalkeeper Buffon. Marcelo was the architect of the goal after a pass away to the foot landing accurate aging Brazilian striker Fred and successfully winning a duel with Giorgio Chiellini before scoring.

Host 3-1 away and seems almost certain to win the match. However, Italy did not give up. They once again replied with a shot Chiellini use of chaos in the penalty box in the 71st minute. Italy finished 3-2 to minimize the position.

The visitors almost equalized if not Christian Maggio's header hit the crossbar in the 81st minute. Italy continued to attack and forced the Brazilian memforsir survive.

Preoccupation attack put Italy goalkeeper off guard so they re-pierced. Again, Fred became a nightmare Azzurri. Spearheading the Selecao easily struck the round leather ball rebounding advantage Marcelo. The match ended with a 4-2 win for Brazil.

The newest FC Barcelona player, Neymar de Silva Junior predicted would be a rival Lionel Messi to win Ballon d'Or next season. Expectations were raised by teammate Neymar de Silva in Brazillian national team, Dani Alves.

The player who plays as a fullback is confident there will be a competition held by both players, especially in the title of the Ballon d'Or that during the four seasons is owned by Lionel Messi.

"To be the best, is the first to be possessed humility and I know Neymar it has had," said Dany Alves, as reported by Goal, Wednesday (05/06/2013).

"I believe in the future will be very difficult to choose between Neymar and Messi for Ballon d'Or champion. He knows how much work it takes to be able to win an award like that have Lionel Messi get, "said 30-year-old defender.

In addition to the body put Alves also criticism that comes to Neymar, where 21-year-old player will not match expectations to perform FC Barcelona.

"I think today is not fair to put all the responsibility on Neymar, who is still only 21 years old. Pressure that comes to him must be carried to all the players, "said Dany Alves.

BARCELONA - While the agreement between FC Barcelona, Neymar de Silva and Santos have reached more than a week ago, the value of the player's contract kept secret. However, after the player's full name is Neymar de Silva Santos Junior was officially introduced as the new players, FC Barcelona also revealed the magnitude of the costs that they incur.

Is vice president of the Blaugrana, Josep Bartomeu which revealed that the total cost spent by the company to bring in Neymar de Silva. He said that, although the player himself does have a desire to join with FC Barcelona, it still had to spend quite deep, at 57 million euros.

"Neymar de Silva has signed a five-year contract with a purchase clause worth 190 million euros. Total amount spent (Barca) to sign is 57 million euros, without any payment to intermediaries than four sides (three companies plus Santos) is involved, "said Bartomeu, as reported by Goal, Tuesday (04/06/2013).

Bartomeu also said that efforts were made ​​to bring Neymar it is not without obstacles. The reason is, there are a few other clubs that try to interfere with bargaining, which is financially more lucrative than what is offered Barca. However, ultimately, all running sweet for Barca and Neymar signature was successfully secured.

"Neymars wants to join and it helps even though there is an increase of 40 million euros to 57 million euros. Contract value to be more expensive because of the interest from other clubs that interfere with the business (we) in signing Neymars, "said Bartomeu.

"FC Barcelona's offer is not the highest of all. Any interference from other clubs (who are also interested in the dross players) has been pressing operation (transfer), but we are happy that Neymar is here, "he concluded.

LONDON - Gareth Bale's agent, Jonathan Barnett of-factly stated that his client is still much better than Barcelona new player, Neymar de Silva. He has no differences from the success of the Blaugrana's Brazilian player.

"Yes, Bale is better than Neymar," the agent said when asked about who is more powerful between the two players (Gareth Bale and Neymar de Silva).

"He (Bale) is a better player and it has been shown in the best football league in the world, the Premier League," Barnett said as quoted by Football-Espana, Thursday (05/30/2013).

The agency also has given the signal for Real Madrid who want to recruit aggressively preach Bale. According to the agency, Madrid will try to offer considered.

"If Florentino Perez's interest in Gareth Bale would be an honor for us and we will try to consider. But Bale is still in contract with Tottenham. We are not free to talk to anyone, "said the agent.

"I do not know if it has no bids, but I know that he (Bale) still has three years remaining contracts," added the agent.

SAO PAULO - Santos have rejected an offer from Barcelona for their fantastic player, Neymar De Silva. This statement is told by the vice president of Santos, Rodrigues Odilio.

But Rodrigues said that they would talks with Barcelona about Neymars transfer. He also added that he hoped to hold talks with Barca's bitter rivals, Real Madrid.

Rodrigues said the agreement reached with Barca failed because the offer provided by the Blaugrana fatherly considered insufficient to bring Neymar De Silva Santos interesting parties.

"There is not yet a deal for Neymars, there had been a conversation I had met with Rossel (president of Barcelona) and Raul Sanllehi (Barcelona sporting director) last week." Rodrigues said on Radio A Xarxa.

"We did a very open discussion. Talks should be continued due to bids submitted are not interesting enough." he continued.

"We know that Real Madrid will make an offer as well." Rodrigues said when asked about the Los Merengues.

Neymar De Silva has become a fantastic player in the world after his actions were entertaining able to bring Santos won 6 titles in the last 3 years.

21-year-old player has joined the Santos first team since 2009, or when he was still 17 years old. And as long as Neymars defended Santos has scored 136 goals in 219 matches in all competitions.