‘Miraculously recovered’ Antony wins in basic debut with Brazil in World Cup qualification

On Sunday afternoon, Ajax attacker Antony stumbled into the press room of the Johan Cruijff Arena on crutches, shortly after he returned to the field from outside the lines during the Classic, only to collapse due to an alleged ankle injury. On Thursday evening (Brazilian time), the 22-year-old Ajax player, apparently unimpeded by any physical discomfort, made his first appearance in the basic team of the Brazilian national team in the World Cup qualifier against Chile. In the classic yellow shirt, he had a modest share in the 4-0 victory in the packed Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

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