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Flamengo coach Reinaldo Rueda confirmed forward Vinicius Junior would miss Brazil's Under-17 World Cup campaign.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro have maintained their lead at the top of the Brazil Serie A, while reigning champions Fluminense broke their winless streak.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro surrendered a lead twice as they shared the spoils at Fluminense in Brazilian Serie A, while Sao Paulo extended their winning run.

Carlos Tevez A 5-0 win over Alianza Lima helped Boca Juniors secure their spot in the Copa Libertadores knockout stage.

Santiago Solari Poggio A blaze broke out at Flamengo's training centre on Friday, which has upset former prodigy Vinicius Junior who left for Real Madrid in July.

Vinicius Junior, 16, only played his first professional game in May but he has been snapped up by Real Madrid for a reported €45million fee.

Grêmio Luiz Felipe Scolari's return as coach of the Gremio failed to make an instant impact as Vitoria won 2-1 in the Brazilian Serie A.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo upset Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro as Internacional returned to some form on Sunday.

Arsenal Arsenal were expected to complete the signing of Pablo Mari from Flamengo but a deal is yet to be agreed.