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The real Neymar finally wakes up as Brazil avoid another World Cup giant-killing

Brazil’s star man finally arrived in Russia with a superb showing against Mexico as the Selecao avoided the fate of some of their biggest rivals

The 2018 World Cup has been one of huge shocks. We are still in the first knockout round, yet champions Germany, Spain, Argentina and Portugal have already fallen, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have also returned home.

Neymar and favourites Brazil were the next giants to take to the stage as they tackled Mexico in Samara, but the Selecao put on an authoritative display to win 2-0 as Neymar finally burst into life.