Renan Lodi edges Alex Sandro in battle of Brazil left-backs

ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno says Juventus' defensive issues came to the forefront in a 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid. ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno says Brazil came together and proved that they were the best team at the Copa America despite Neymar's absence. After two glorious spells, more than 300 matches and plenty of titles, left back Filipe Luis left Atletico Madrid at the end of the last season to go home to Brazil. And, with typical modesty, he is inclined to believe that his successor will be better than him. The club have signed his compatriot, 21-year-old Renan Lodi, and Filipe Luis has seen enough to be enchanted. "I think he'll be the best full-back in Atletico's history," Filipe Luis said. "He has all the conditions." Filipe Luis is not...

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