Watch: Neymar praised as Tite labels Brazil World Cup favourites

Sport360 staff 13:58 16/05/2018
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  • Striker Neymar, who hasn’t played since injury in February, was named Monday as the star of a Brazilian team that coach Tite said has a good chance of winning the World Cup in Russia.

    “Brazil is one of the favorites given the football it has shown, given its consistency,” Tite said at the team announcement in Rio de Janeiro.

    He said the national team, seeking a record sixth championship, stands out for being “aggressive, scoring goals.”

    “That’s not being arrogant, it’s just telling the truth,” Tite said.

    Neymar’s returning form will be a key factor. He has been out since requiring surgery for a broken bone in his foot while playing for Paris Saint-Germain, and is only now easing back into training.

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