Philippe Coutinho

Brazil applauded by fans despite FIFA World Cup defeat

Supporters chanted and cheered the players on as they got off the airplane and appeared in the airport lounge.

Jul 09, 2018, 10:49 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil vs Belgium a clash between top strikers and exceptional defenders

On the flanks, Willian and Philippe Coutinho can stretch defences, and fire in shots and crosses, while Neymar and Gabriel Jesus can also pull defences apart from a more central position.

Jul 05, 2018, 13:27 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil coach Tite praises team's grit

"It is possible that we started the match nervous ... but we played a beautiful second half," Tite said.

Jun 23, 2018, 12:00 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Topless fans and samba back home as Brazil defeats Costa Rica

Brazil looked like it would end up with another draw in the match against Costa Rica in their second FIFA World Cup 2018 match. It was not meant to be as thrilling late strikes struck joyous thunder among fans in the stadium and those back home.

Jun 23, 2018, 08:01 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil vs Costa Rica preview

Brazil take on Costa Rica in must win World Cup clash. Costa Rica, on their part, are desperate for points after they lost their opener to Serbia.

Jun 22, 2018, 10:28 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Gabriel Jesus hopes to make World Cup history for Brazil

"We have to remember those players who made history. I don't want to replace someone's name, I want my name to be beside theirs. Our focus here is the collective game," Jesus, Brazil's 21-year-old star, has said.

Jun 15, 2018, 15:11 PM IST

Brazil set to put dour World Cup performances behind them

If anything summed up Brazil`s new approach under coach Tite, it was his celebration of the fact that they committed only eight fouls in Sunday`s 3-0 friendly win over Austria.

Jun 11, 2018, 15:46 PM IST

Lyon calls "fake news" on Fekir move to Liverpool

French club Lyon denounced "fake news" Friday amid reports that captain Nabil Fekir's signature for Liverpool in a ?53 million (USD 71 million, 60 million euro) deal was imminent.

Jun 08, 2018, 17:02 PM IST

Barcelona's unbeaten season ended by five-star Levante

Philippe Coutinho hit a hat-trick but could not save Barcelona's unbeaten season as the Catalans were left stunned by an extraordinary 5-4 defeat to Levante.

May 14, 2018, 14:08 PM IST

UEFA to allow players to switch clubs in Champions League

The present ruling prevents Barcelona from fielding Philippe Coutinho in the Champions League this season as he has already played for Liverpool.

Mar 27, 2018, 16:48 PM IST

La Liga: Barcelona stroll past Malaga without Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi was away attending the birth of his son but Barcelona still had more than enough to beat 10-man Malaga 2-0 and move 11 points clear at the top of La Liga.

Mar 11, 2018, 18:49 PM IST

Philippe Coutinho opens account as Barcelona march into Copa del Rey final

Barcelona reached the King's Cup final for a record fifth year in a row on Thursday with a 2-0 second leg win at Valencia in which Philippe Coutinho scored his first goal for the club as they secured a 3-0 aggregate semifinal success.

Feb 09, 2018, 14:20 PM IST

La Liga: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez fuel Barcelona's comeback win; Atletico Madrid beat Las Palmas

Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free-kick to give Barcelona a 2-1 win over struggling Alaves on Sunday while Luis Suarez was also on target as the Catalans battled back from a goal down at halftime to stay 11 points clear at the top of La Liga.

Jan 29, 2018, 12:52 PM IST

Barcelona through to Copa de Rey semis as Philippe Coutinho makes debut

Lionel Messi scored what proved to be the winner as Barcelona beat Espanyol 2-0 to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Thursday (Jan 25) in a game that saw Philippe Coutinho make his long-awaited debut.

Jan 26, 2018, 14:25 PM IST

Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho out for three weeks on account for thigh injury

Philippe Coutinho will not be able to make his Barcelona debut for about three weeks because of a thigh injury he sustained while at Liverpool.

Jan 08, 2018, 19:14 PM IST

La Liga: Barcelona win as Philippe Coutinho waits, Real Madrid held

Lionel Messi marked his 400th appearance in La Liga with the opening goal in Barcelona’s 3-0 win over struggling Levante at the Camp Nou on Sunday as the Catalans prepare to unveil Philippe Coutinho.

Jan 08, 2018, 14:41 PM IST

FC Barcelona sign Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho for 160 million euros in 3rd richest deal

The deal for the 25-year-old attacking midfielder will be the third biggest in football after the 222 million euros Paris Saint-Germain paid Barcelona for Brazilian star Neymar last year and the 120 million euros that Kylian Mbappe will cost PSG from Monaco once the French player's loan period with the Ligue 1 champions is completed.

Jan 07, 2018, 13:32 PM IST