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.
Croatia booked their place in the World Cup final with a dramatic extra-time victory over England on Wednesday.
The Three Lions were given the perfect start through Kieran Trippier’s 20-yard free-kick after only five minutes, but Ivan Perisic’s 68th-minute equaliser sent the match into extra-time.
Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal in the 109th minute of the semi-final, slotting in from Perisic’s flick-on into the area.