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Crocodile tears or tortured soul? Neymar's childish antics are damaging Brazil's chances

The world's most expensive player has been an emotional wreck at times in Russia but must realise that this Selecao side is no longer just about him

"Not everyone knows what happened to me to get here. Talk is cheap, even a parrot can do it, but do something? Few people can do that!! The cry is of joy, of overcoming, of willpower and desire to win. Things have never been easy in my life, it would not be now, right!!!"

Those the words of Neymar, forced into explaining his outpouring of emotion following Brazil's dramatic win over Costa Rica.