Raphinha sees red as Brazil stunned by Japan while Argentina’s post-Messi era starts with defeat

The Guardian

3-2 loss in Singapore marred by unruly end to friendly Argentina beaten 2-1 by Uruguay in Buenos Aires Raphinha was sent off as Brazil crashed to a 3-2 defeat to Japan in their international friendly in Singapore. The Barcelona captain had been substituted after 71 minutes but was shown a straight red card after protesting Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s stoppage-time winner on the touchline. The Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, was also sent off in a fractious ending to the match, which saw Japan go 2-0 up inside 20 minutes through Takefusa Kubo and Keito Nakamura. Vinicius Junior reduced the…