The injury ruled him out of the ‘Clasico’ against arch rivals Real Madrid on October 28.
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Messi, Coutinho get Barcelona off to winning start
Two goals from Lionel Messi either side of a Philippe Coutinho strike allowed Barcelona to start their defence of the Spanish title with a 3-0 win over Alaves at the Camp Nou on Saturday night. Wearing the captain’s armband following the departure of Andres Iniesta to Japan, Messi stepped up to send a cheeky second-half […] …
Never mind Neymar — does Coutinho hold the keys for Brazil?
Whatever becomes of Brazil at this World Cup will inevitably be seen through the prism of Neymar and his state of fitness, but Philippe Coutinho has already shown that he could hold the keys for Tite’s side. Coutinho’s trademark, curling strike from outside the box in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Switzerland that kicked off Brazil’s […] …