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O rei is ailing in Brazil but his heirs pay homage with a regal display while the Japanese industrialise the penalty complex against Croatia.

It was the same old Neymar out there, looking fit and scoring a goal to move closer to Pelé’s all-time record and lead Brazil into the World Cup quarterfinals. Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16…

The image of a young Pelé celebrating goals and lifting trophies with Brazil’s national team appeared brightly on the shirts, flags and banners of Brazilian fans gathering before the Seleçao’s World Cup match against South Korea

Private autopsy says Kevin Desir’s death after struggle was homicide, undermining official investigation

Join Martin Belam for all the latest from Qatar after England’s last-16 victory and in preparations for Monday’s matches

In today’s newsletter: Wrongfully jailed policeman launches lawsuit, Biden rebukes Trump, Indonesian volcano erupts

César Sampaio, an assistant coach at the World Cup, said: ‘Regardless of religion, please say a prayer,’ while Pelé said from hospital: ‘I want to keep everyone calm’

At 18, Garang Kuol is the youngest player since Pelé in 1958 to play in World Cup knockouts but the Socceroos prodigy will rue a late miss against Argentina

Gareth Southgate still has his critics despite a record group-stage return. Can the Three Lions silence the doubters?