Neymar had only just turned professional in 2009 but his outstanding talent ensured he was expected to become a Brazil football legend. Watch Neymar at age 17.
Belgium and France go head-to-head in the first World Cup semi-final on Tuesday in what could be one of the most explosive games of the tournament so far.
There has been plenty of verbal jousting ahead of the clash, particularly surrounding former France star Thierry Henry’s involvement with the Belgium squad.
Read on as we look at the big talking points from Day 26 at the World Cup.