Miranda: Kompany trying to hide Belgian fear

Belgium defender Vincent Kompany’s combative remarks in the leadup to today’s quarter-final blockbuster were a “provocation” intended to hide his “fear”, Brazil centre back Miranda has said.

Veteran Kompany described Brazil as “individually the strongest team in this World Cup” during a media conference. But he said no Belgium players were “going to sleep at night thinking we have already lost to Brazil”.