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Estevao and Rodrygo Score 2 Goals Each as Brazil overpowers South Korea 5-0

Brazil's Rodrygo celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the international friendly soccer match between South Korea and Brazil at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Brazil's Rodrygo celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the international friendly soccer match between South Korea and Brazil at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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Estevao and Rodrygo Score 2 Goals Each as Brazil overpowers South Korea 5-0

Brazil's Rodrygo celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the international friendly soccer match between South Korea and Brazil at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Brazil's Rodrygo celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the international friendly soccer match between South Korea and Brazil at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Two goals each from Estevao and Rodrygo powered Brazil to a 5-0 win over South Korea in Seoul on Friday in an early warm-up for next year's World Cup.

Brazil, which beat South Korea 4-1 at the 2022 World Cup, again proved too strong for the hosts in the friendly match watched by 66,000 fans at a wet Seoul World Cup Stadium. Brazil claimed just its third win in 12 away games.

Brazil, which finished fifth in qualifying for the 2026 tournament to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Bruno Guimaraes split the Korean defense with a pass to Estevao. The Chelsea forward slotted home from close range. Seven minutes later, Casemiro had a goal disallowed for offside, and Rodrygo’s low shot before the half-hour mark was saved by goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo, The AP news reported.

Four minutes before halftime, Brazil doubled its lead with a well-worked move. Casemiro found Rodrygo inside the box, and the Real Madrid star curled a shot into the bottom corner to make it 2-0.

Two minutes into the second half, Estevao added his second after pouncing on a mistake by Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae near the edge of the area. Rodrygo struck again soon after, converting unmarked from inside the box to make it 4-0.

His Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior completed the scoring in the 77th minute, sealing a dominant performance for the five-time world champions and a miserable evening for the hosts, who barely troubled the Brazilian backline.

On Tuesday, Brazil will face Japan, which drew 2-2 with Paraguay earlier Friday.

Miguel Almiron opened the scoring in Osaka in the 21st minute before Koki Ogawa equalized soon after. Diego Gomez restored Paraguay’s lead just after the hour, but Ayase Ueda salvaged a draw for the hosts with a 94th-minute goal.

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Salah Tirade Adds to Slot's Troubles during Liverpool Slump

Liverpool boss Arne Slot struggling to find answers. Oli SCARFF / AFP
Liverpool boss Arne Slot struggling to find answers. Oli SCARFF / AFP
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Salah Tirade Adds to Slot's Troubles during Liverpool Slump

Liverpool boss Arne Slot struggling to find answers. Oli SCARFF / AFP
Liverpool boss Arne Slot struggling to find answers. Oli SCARFF / AFP

Arne Slot was still reeling from Liverpool’s latest stumble at Leeds when Mohamed Salah took aim at his coach and the club's hierarchy in a post-match rant that could mark the end of his legendary career at Anfield.

The Premier League champions have problems after a run of four wins in 15 games in all competitions and now have to deal with what could be a messy divorce from one of the club's all-time greats, AFP said.

Only two men – Ian Rush and Roger Hunt – have scored more than Salah's 250 goals for the 20-time English champions.

The Egyptian has been key to two of those title triumphs, most notably last season when he swept the board of individual awards for a stunning campaign as Slot won the league in his debut season.

Now Salah claims his relationship with the Dutchman is broken after being left on the bench for the past three games.

“It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame," said Salah.

Despite the 33-year-old's lack of form playing a major role in Liverpool's decline this season, Slot had remained loyal to Salah until the past week.

He has scored just five times in 19 appearances and been regularly criticized by pundits for his lack of work rate defensively.

Liverpool and Salah were already set for a short-term separation as he departs to represent his country at the Africa Cup of Nations after games against Inter Milan and Brighton this week.

However, the player has hinted the Brighton match could be his last at Anfield.

"I’m going to enjoy that game because I don’t know what is going to happen now," added Salah.

"I will be at Anfield to say goodbye to the fans and go to the Africa cup. I don't know what is going to happen when I am there."

A public confrontation with a much-loved legend is the last thing Slot needed right now with his credit among the Liverpool fanbase dwindling just months after lifting the Premier League.

Failure to hold onto a 2-0 and 3-2 lead against Leeds means the Reds have won just two of their last 10 league games to tumble down to eighth in the table and realistically end their hopes of defending the title well before Christmas.

While Slot has made a bold call in dropping Salah, his reluctance to do the same to center-back Ibrahima Konate is increasingly becoming a stick to beat him with.

With Liverpool leading 2-0, Konate gifted Leeds a route back into the game with a needless lunge on Willy Gnonto as the ball was running out to concede a penalty.

Within seconds, Liverpool’s comfortable cushion was wiped out as, roared on by a vociferous home crowd, Leeds build on their momentum to equalize through Anton Stach.

"Konate’s decision for the penalty was just unbelievable," said former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp.

Even after Dominik Szoboszlai restored the Reds’ lead, they conceded again as Ao Tanaka slammed in from a corner in stoppage time.

Slot conceded there was little new to Liverpool's failings as they again conceded late and from a set-piece.

Yet his inability to arrest the slide leaves doubts hanging over both his and Salah's future heading into 2026.

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Charlton v Portsmouth Match Abandoned after Fan Dies

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Aston Villa - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - May 1, 2021 A match-ball is seen before the match Pool via REUTERS/Michael Regan
Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Aston Villa - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - May 1, 2021 A match-ball is seen before the match Pool via REUTERS/Michael Regan
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Charlton v Portsmouth Match Abandoned after Fan Dies

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Aston Villa - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - May 1, 2021 A match-ball is seen before the match Pool via REUTERS/Michael Regan
Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Aston Villa - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - May 1, 2021 A match-ball is seen before the match Pool via REUTERS/Michael Regan

A soccer fan died following a medical emergency that forced the postponement of a second-division match between Charlton and Portsmouth on Saturday.

The game was halted after 12 minutes as the fan received treatment. Charlton said later the fan had died at a local hospital, The Associated Press reported.

“The club are devastated to report that a Charlton Athletic supporter has died following a medical emergency during today’s game at The Valley against Portsmouth,” the English club said in a statement. “Everyone at the club sends their heartfelt condolences to the supporter’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."

The Championship game at Charlton's stadium was a 12.30 p.m. kickoff. It was halted when a home supporter in the lower tier of the Covered End stand required medical help.

Fans had signaled to referee Matthew Donohue that there was a serious problem.

The players initially waited on the field but after six minutes were instructed by the referee to leave.

Paramedics attended to the supporter, who left on a stretcher.

An announcement was made at 1.30 p.m. that the game would not continue.

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Aston Villa Stun Arsenal with Buendia's Last-gasp Winner

Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia, right, celebrates with Aston Villa's Donyell Malen after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Arsenal in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia, right, celebrates with Aston Villa's Donyell Malen after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Arsenal in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
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Aston Villa Stun Arsenal with Buendia's Last-gasp Winner

Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia, right, celebrates with Aston Villa's Donyell Malen after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Arsenal in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia, right, celebrates with Aston Villa's Donyell Malen after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Arsenal in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

Aston Villa ended Premier League leaders Arsenal's long unbeaten run as Emiliano Buendia scored with virtually the last kick of the game to secure a thrilling 2-1 win that put his side right in the thick of the title battle at Villa Park on Saturday.

It looked as though Leandro Trossard's equalizer would extend Arsenal's run without a defeat to 19 games in all competitions but a scintillating duel was decided in dramatic fashion when Buendia fired home after a late scramble.

Matty Cash drove home a low shot to give Villa the lead in the 39th minute to reward his side's positive approach before substitute Trossard equalized from close range seven minutes after the restart with his 50th Premier League goal.

After that it was a whirlwind of attacking play with both sides unwilling to settle for a point. But it was Villa who secured a ninth win in their last 10 Premier League games to spark delirious celebrations from the home fans.

Victory moved them into second place with 30 points from 15 games, with Arsenal on 33. Manchester City could close Arsenal's lead to two points if they beat Sunderland later on Saturday, Reuters reported.

"Incredible, the feeling to score that goal and help the team get the win, an important win against the table leaders," said Buendia, who was close to leaving in the summer.

"It shows the character of the teams in this league, they did well to try to block the shot with three players on the floor. I saw the space and had the opportunity."

No team in the top flight can match Unai Emery's Villa side over the last 10 games and Arsenal's defeat at the hands of their old manager once again will trigger alarm bells.

Emery masterminded home and away Villa wins over Arsenal in the 2023-24 season when Mikel Arteta's side ended up falling short by two points to Manchester City in a gripping title race.

While this defeat will not cause panic, the manner of it was a body blow to the north Londoners.

"The manner that it happened at the end it was really difficult to take," Arteta said. "In the second half we were dominant after scoring the goal but had periods where we allowed too much space. Then at the end there is some chaos in the box and we end up losing the game. It's painful."

With Cristhian Mosquera's injury in the midweek win over Brentford meaning Arsenal went to Villa without him, Gabriel and William Saliba -- their three center backs -- there was a vulnerability about them that has been absent this season.

Arsenal keeper David Raya made a superb save to deny Ollie Watkins while the tireless Declan Rice had to make some crucial interceptions for his side.

Eberechi Eze had a goal ruled out for offside for the visitors but it was Villa who took the lead when a cross flicked into the path of Cash at the back post and he did not hesitate as he smashed a low shot past Raya.

Trossard has a habit of scoring big goals for Arsenal and obliged again as Saka's cross shot was pushed into his path by Martinez and the Belgian was never going to miss.

For a while Arsenal seized control but Villa roared back and produced some thrilling counter-attacks, one of which saw Boubacar Kamara take too long to shoot and another which ended with Watkins again denied by Raya.

As the game swung back and forth Martinez finger-tipped a ferocious shot by Martin Odegaard over the bar before Saka's goal-bound shot was blocked on the line.

Donyell Malen should have put Villa back ahead but dragged a shot wide and in stoppage time it was Arsenal who were hunting the winner until an astonishing goalmouth scramble at the other end saw Raya twice make saves before the ball arrived at the feet of Buendia who lofted a shot through a crowd and into the net.