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Tite Confirms Neymar Is Brazil's New Captain on a Full-Time Basis

Brazil manager Tite has confirmed that Neymar is the country's captain on a permanent basis again.

In the buildup to the summer's FIFA World Cup and at the tournament itself, the coach took the unusual step of rotating the skipper, giving different members of the squad the chance to lead the side out.

However, speaking about the captaincy ahead of the team's meeting with the United States on Friday, Tite said Neymar is ready to lead the side on a full-time basis, per Selecao Brasileira:

Seleção Brasileira

TITE: "I announce the end of the rotation policy for the captain's armband.