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World Cup could mean redemption for Brazil forward Neymar

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DOHA: When Neymar was preparing to play for Brazil at his first World Cup back in 2014, the hype surrounding him was considerable.

He had just moved from Santos to Spanish club Barcelona as one of the most promising young players in the world. And he had impressed early on with the Catalan club, quickly gaining the status of star in the world of soccer.

The common questions surrounding Neymar at the time were about when — not if — he would be crowned the best in the world. Fast forward eight years, though, and things have changed considerably.

The Brazilian remains one of the top players in the world, but he has failed to fully meet the expectations that came along his high-profile move to Europe.

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