Brazil’s forward Fred (R) celebrates with Neymar after scoring against Spain during their FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 final football match, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 30, 2013. Brazil won 3-0. -AFP photo
Brazil thrashed world and European champions Spain 3-0 to retain the Confederations Cup here on Sunday.
Two goals from striker Fred and a stunning effort from Neymar clinched a deserved victory for Brazil as Spain were swept aside in emphatic fashion to the delight of the raucous Maracana Stadium crowd.
A miserable night for the Spanish also saw Sergio Ramos miss a second-half penalty while Gerard Pique was sent off for a professional foul on Neymar. -AFP