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Neymar backed by Pele for World Cup redemption following 2014 heartache

The PSG forward missed Brazil's harrowing defeat to Germany four years ago, but an iconic countryman is confident he will take his "second chance"

Former Brazil star Pele has backed Neymar to inspire the team to redemption at the 2018 World Cup finals.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward was injured in the quarter-final win over Colombia on home soil four years ago and therefore missed the 7-1 destruction at the hands of Germany in the last four.

Tite's side have been tipped to make amends at this year's tournament in Russia, though, after they breezed through qualifying to top the South American section with 12 wins and one defeat from 18 matches.