Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the five-time world champions take their friendly against India next week very seriously, insisting there is "never a friendly game" for them, according to media reports on Wednesday.

'Never a friendly game' for Brazil, says Ancelotti ahead of India match

Veteran goalkeeper and captain Mat Ryan was axed on Friday as Australia coach Tony Popovic omitted 10 members of his World Cup squad for two friendlies against Brazil.

Captain Ryan axed from Socceroos squad for Brazil games

Neymar returns to his home club Santos on Friday with only a few months left in his contract and questions over his future after indicating he would no longer play for Brazil following the country's World Cup disappointment.

Neymar returns to Santos with questions hanging over his future

England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarterfinals on Sunday and Norway stunned Brazil as a FIFA decision to reprieve United States star Folarin Balogun after an intervention from Donald Trump triggered uproar.

England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar

Brazil superstar Neymar indicated on Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners went out of the tournament in the last 16 at the hands of Norway.

Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup elimination

Brazil turned to Carlo Ancelotti hoping the Italian coaching great could end their long wait to win another World Cup, but his mission ended in a painful defeat to Norway on Sunday as the Selecao's woes at the tournament went on.

Ancelotti fails in mission to end Brazil's World Cup woe

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is unhappy he has had such a limited role at the World Cup but has handled the situation professionally and remains a positive influence within the squad.

Neymar unhappy with World Cup role but 'respectful', says Ancelotti

Brazil forward Endrick highlighted his versatility on Thursday as a potential asset against Norway should Carlo Ancelotti turn to him in their World Cup last-16 encounter.

Endrick says versatility could help Brazil against Norway

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