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Blues boss backing for friendlies (Soccer365)
Scolari was in Brasilia on Wednesday night to watch a Portugal team containing Deco, Jose Bosingwa and Paulo Ferreira get thrashed 6-2 by Brazil. The trio then faced an arduous journey back to London and must be doubtful for the clash with Joe Kinnear's team.

Blues boss backing for friendlies (TeamTalk via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
Luiz Felipe Scolari's preparations for the clash with Newcastle have been disrupted by internationals, but the Chelsea boss has no complaints.Scolari was in Brasilia on Wednesday night to watch a Portugal team containing Deco, Jose Bosingwa and Paulo Ferreira get thrashed 6-2 by Brazil.

Chelsea trio blitzed in Brazil (Evening Standard)
Luis Felipe Scolari watched in disbelief last night as a Portugal team containing Chelsea's Deco, Jose Bosingwa and Paulo Ferreira was thrashed 6-2 by Brazil.

Portugal-Brazil friendly puts Ronaldo, Bosingwa and Robinho among doubts for Saturday's Premier League action (Daily Mail)
Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Manchester United 's Barclays Premier League game at Aston Villa on Saturday because the Portugal international will not return from Brazil until Friday morning.

Soccer: Hat trick helps Brazil thump Portugal (The New Zealand Herald)
BRASILIA- Forward Luis Fabiano's hat trick powered Brazil to its biggest win over Portugal, a 6-2 thrashing in a friendly on Wednesday. The win was a reprieve for embattled Brazil coach Dunga, whose team had been held scoreless in three consecutive home games in World Cup qualifying.

Brazil thrashes Portugal 6-2 in friendly (Rocky Mountain News)
Forward Luis Fabiano's hat trick powered Brazil to its biggest win over Portugal, a 6-2 thrashing in a friendly on Wednesday.

Brazil defeats Portugal 6-2 in friendly (Rocky Mountain News)
Forward Luis Fabiano's hat trick powered Brazil to its biggest win over Portugal, a 6-2 rout in a friendly on Wednesday.

Portugal-Brazil friendly gives United, City and Chelsea doubts over stars (Daily Mail)
Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Bosingwa and Robinho are among the players that could miss Premier League action this weekend due to Portugal's friendly in Brazil.

Blues boss backing for friendlies (Fox Sports)
Luiz Felipe Scolari's preparations for the clash with Newcastle have been disrupted by internationals, but the Chelsea boss has no complaints.

Scolari Sweating On Blues Trio (Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
Luiz Felipe Scolari faces an anxious wait to learn whether three of his players will be ready to face Newcastle.