Brazil down Ivory Coast

Brazil reached the World Cup's last 16 with a 3-1 win over Ivory Coast on Sunday which was soured by a controversial red card for Kaka, while France's players went on strike over Nicolas Anelka. Amid chaotic scenes, the French players refused to train and issued a statement protesting against their federation's decision to kick their star striker out of the World Cup.

Brazil impressed with two goals from Luis Fabiano and a strike from Elano, with Ivory Coast star Didier Drogba replying with a header for the west Africans as he started despite still nursing a broken arm.

AFP