Brazil coach Rogerio Micale has leapt to the defense of misfiring star striker Neymar before the decisive game against Denmark at the Olympic football tournament on Wednesday. "Neymar will become the best player in the world, we need to respect him," Micale said. "They are two great Brazilian players," Micale said. Brazil and Iraq are tied with two points each, two less than Denmark. Neymar, Brazil's captain, was also criticized for not taking a more active role as the one of the team's most experienced players.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 09, 2016 22:41 UTC