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Neymar and Brazil overcame Peruvian pre-match rituals to claim all three points in Lima after a late winner from the captain
The pre-match preparations for the Peru vs Brazil game was marked by Peruvian fans conducting fetish rituals to neutralise Brazilian talent Neymar, but their plan ultimately backfired as the Al Hilal man came up with an all-important assist for the Selecao’s winner.
Jazz fails to stop Neymar and Brazil
Shamans gathered outside Peru’s Estadio Nacional de Lima invoking spirits to cause the Brazilian superstar to suffer an inury against their beloved national team, but their plans appeared to backfire as the former Paris Saint Germain forward assisted a heartbreaking last-minute Marquinhos goal to give his side all three points.
Admittedly, Neymar did not have his most imposing game in the hostile Lima environment, and the voodoo-wielding Peruvians must have thought they had succeeded in their plans when the 31-year-old forward missed a great chance to put Brazil ahead of the half-time break.
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08:45 - 09.09.2023
Reactions as Neymar overtakes Pele to become Brazil's all-time top scorer
Neymar in tears after overtaking Pele to become Brazil's all-time top scorer
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18:18 - 08.09.2023
‘Maybe this league is better than Ligue 1’ - Neymar gives verdict on Saudi Arabia
Neymar believes the Saudi Pro League may be better than Ligue 1
However, Neymar and Brazil would have the last laugh in the dying embers of the game, as Marquinho’s leaping header was the dagger in the hearts of the hosts.
Brazil go top of CONMEBOL qualifying with win against Peru
Peru fought doggedly for 90 minutes and would have thought luck had turned in their direction a number of times during the game.
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20:11 - 03.09.2023
I was happy for him, but also very sad — Neymar on Messi's World Cup year
Neymar opens up about the difficult time he and Lionel Messi had at Paris Saint-Germain.
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05:00 - 21.08.2023
FOOTBALL Neymar’s fleet of luxury cars & Samuel Eto’o flying in a private jet to training: The six most outrageous demands made by footballers
Football clubs are pulling all stops to lure big-name players to their sides but there are some who are going the extra mile to appease their targets.
First, Richarlison’s goal was ruled out after a VAR check as the Tottenham forward continued a worryingly dry spell in front of goal, eventually leaving the pitch without a goal yet again.
His replacement from the other side of North London, Gabriel Jesus, was just as unfortunate in front of goal, missing a guilt-edged chance in the 87th minute that would have given Brazil the lead.
As the Peruvians neared a famous draw against the mighty Brazil, they were heartbroken as Marquinhos turned in Neymar’s corner on the stroke of 90 minutes.
The win puts Brazil back on top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying table, level on points with rivals Argentina, but ahead on goal difference.
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