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Newcastle United stars Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton should be in Seoul today.

However, a broken window forced their plane mid-flight to return to Amsterdam.

Brazil are playing two friendlies during this October international fortnight.

Against South Korea in Seoul on Friday 10 October, with a 12pm kick-off (UK time).

Then in Tokyo against Japan on Tuesday 14 October, with an 11.30am kick-off (UK time).

Brazilian media report that the other 21 members of the Brazil squad are already in Seoul and will be training today. Amongst those set to train are John Victor and Igor Jesus who were in the Forest squad at St James’ Park on Sunday.

They also state that now the two Newcastle United players are set to be on different flights, with the Brazil FA organising one for Bruno that will get him there quicker. No reason given as to why this is the plan, rather than the pair travelling together still.

Globo report – 7 October 2025:

‘A broken window on the plane forced the two players to return to Amsterdam midway through their flight on Tuesday. The pair traveled 12 hours to and from the Netherlands, and they are...