Brazil Serie D
Real Madrid gem chooses Spain over Morocco
Thiago Pitarch is set to pursue an international career with Spain. The 18-year-old Real Madrid top talent had a choice to make because he also has Moroccan roots, but he has chosen the country where he was born.
Bolivia ends the World Cup dream of Suriname and Ten Cate
Suriname will not take part in the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer. During the night from Thursday to Friday, the side coached by Henk ten Cate was beaten by Bolivia, who finished seventh in the South American World Cup qualifying campaign, in the semi-finals of the intercontinental play-offs. Bolivia will face Iraq on Wednesday morning for a World Cup ticket.
Panichelli inconsolable after missing out on the World Cup
Joaquín Panichelli faces a long recovery after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee, ruling him out of the World Cup and ending a brilliant season with Strasbourg.