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FIFA World Cup 2022: Casemiro ‘the star’ in Neymar’s absence

After his goal against Switzerland took Brazil to the knockouts, coach Tite lauds team’s experienced midfielder for standing up without their icon striker

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Brazil’s Casemiro (left) scores his team’s only goal against Switzerland in Doha on Monday. Pic/Getty Images

Brazil’s Casemiro (left) scores his team’s only goal against Switzerland in Doha on Monday. Pic/Getty Images

Ashwin FerroBrazil midfielder Casemiro, 30, has quite a sense of humour, going by the number of clips online of his funny interactions with his national teammates. However, on the field, he is one of the most intense, hardworking and dependable midfielders in world football currently. 

On Monday, he scored the only goal of the Group G fixture against Switzerland at Stadium 974.

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