José Paulo Bezerra Maciel Júnior (Paulinho)

Salem Al Dawsari Guangzhou Evergrande qualified for the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League after Paulinho's away goal, while Persepolis progressed.

José Paulo Bezerra Maciel Júnior (Paulinho) Former Tottenham star Paulinho has found himself in hot water after a commercial activity in China attracted the wrong type of headlines.

Ernesto Valverde Tejedor Ernesto Valverde knows he is expected to win more than just LaLiga, or even the Champions League, at Barcelona.

Neymar While Paulinho believes Neymar could one day be the world's best, he currently holds Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi in that regard.

Philippe Coutinho Correia Memories of a 7-1 demolition against Germany in their home World Cup are still fresh in the memory for Brazil coach Tite.

João de Souza Filho Brazil were without Neymar for an international friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium but Miranda, Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho earned a win.

José Paulo Bezerra Maciel Júnior (Paulinho) CSL club Guangzhou Evergrande have threatened legal action against Mundo Deportivo over its coverage of Barcelona's pursuit of Paulinho.

José Paulo Bezerra Maciel Júnior (Paulinho) Paulinho's wish to move to Barcelona from Guangzhou could be granted but not immediately, with his club halfway through the Chinese season.

José Paulo Bezerra Maciel Júnior (Paulinho) Barcelona had an initial offer for Paulinho rejected but the midfielder believes they will not give up their pursuit.

José Paulo Bezerra Maciel Júnior (Paulinho) Guangzhou Evergrande have thanked Barcelona for their interest in Paulinho, but rejected their offer for the Brazil midfielder.