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Neymar scores 50th international goal as Brazil humiliate Messi's Argentina

Neymar scored his 50th international goal as Brazil put three past arch-rivals Argentina in a 2018 World Cup qualifying match on Thursday. Five-time World Cup winners Brazil lead the table with 24 points followed by Uruguay (23), while Argentina currently lie outside the qualifying places.

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Top ten international goal scorers in the world right now

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World Cup Qualifiers : Lionel Messi hat-trick guides Argentina into World Cup; Chile bow out

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick when his team needed it the most to help Argentina secure a 3-1 win over Ecuador and a spot in the 2018 World Cup in Russia next summer. Colombia, too, qualified for next year's World Cup, while Chile's hopes were shattered after a 3-0 loss to Brazil.

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'Eternal Captain’ Carlos Alberto passes away at 72

Footballing great Carlos Alberto, who captained the 1970 World Cup-winning Brazilian team, has passed away of a heart attack, aged 72. Alberto is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in history, and scored one of the most memorable World Cup goals in the ’70 final against Italy.

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footballa year ago

Five football records that are unlikely to be broken

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International Roundup: England bore fans, while Argentina lose to Paraguay

World Champions Germany were handed an easy 2-0 win against Northern Ireland in their Group C tie of World Cup Qualifiers, while England, coached by Gareth Southgate, were able to settle for a goalless draw in Slovenia. Meanwhile, a Messi-less Argentina slumped to defeat against Paraguay on Tuesday.

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Neymar commits to a long term deal with Barcelona

Barcelona's Brazilian striker Neymar da Silva has renewed his contract with the Catalan club in a deal that will keep him in Spain until 2021. The Brazilian captain has a release clause of €200 million in the first year but that number rises to €250 million for the last three seasons.

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I will not change my playing style, says Neymar despite bloodied nose

Brazil forward Neymar has responded to Bolivian striker Yasmani Duk's criticism by saying that he will continue to show off his skills on the pitch even if his show boating angers his opponents. Neymar also spoke about the camaraderie he enjoys with Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

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Barcelona forward Neymar left bloodied after trying nutmeg during Brazil's WC qualifier

Barcelona star Neymar was left with a bloody face after facing a reckless elbow from Yasmani Duk during Brazil's World Cup qualifier match against Bolivia on Thursday. Neymar left the field after the incident, but Brazil went on to thrash the visitors 5-0 to get their 3rd successive win under Tite.

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Brazil sack coach Dunga after Copa America debacle

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