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Brazil forward Neymar. AFP
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Brazil’s forward Neymar (C-R) is seen during a training session at the Mangueirao stadium in Belem, Para State, Brazil, on September 5, 2023, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier football match against Bolivia on September 8. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP)
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Brazil’s Neymar arrives at a training session at the Mangueirao Stadium. AFP
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Brazil's Neymar, who has yet to play for his new Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, during training. AFP
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Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker attempts a save during training. AFP
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Left to right: Brazil’s Richarlison, Rodrygo and Bruno Guimaraes. AFP
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Brazil midfielder Casemiro. AFP
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Brazil players, including Bruno Guimaraes and Neymar, during training. AFP
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Brazil midfielder Casemiro, second right, during training at the Mangueirao stadium. AFP
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Brazil interim manager Fernando Diniz, centre left, oversees training. AFP
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Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker at training. AFP
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Brazil forward Neymar enjoys a joke during training. AFP
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Brazil’s Neymar and Richarlison battle for the ball. AFP
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Brazil forwards Neymar and Richarlison. AFP
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Brazil forward Neymar during training. AFP
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Brazil Neymar and defender Marquinhos. AFP
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Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker. AFP
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Brazil’s Richarlison and Matheus Cunha during training. AFP
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Brazil forward Neymar. AFP
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Brazil’s forward Neymar (C-R) is seen during a training session at the Mangueirao stadium in Belem, Para State, Brazil, on September 5, 2023, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier football match against Bolivia on September 8. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP)
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Brazil’s Neymar arrives at a training session at the Mangueirao Stadium. AFP
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Brazil's Neymar, who has yet to play for his new Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, during training. AFP
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Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker attempts a save during training. AFP
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Left to right: Brazil’s Richarlison, Rodrygo and Bruno Guimaraes. AFP
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Brazil midfielder Casemiro. AFP
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Brazil players, including Bruno Guimaraes and Neymar, during training. AFP
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Brazil midfielder Casemiro, second right, during training at the Mangueirao stadium. AFP
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Brazil interim manager Fernando Diniz, centre left, oversees training. AFP
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Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker at training. AFP
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Brazil forward Neymar enjoys a joke during training. AFP
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Brazil’s Neymar and Richarlison battle for the ball. AFP
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Brazil forwards Neymar and Richarlison. AFP
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Brazil forward Neymar during training. AFP
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Brazil Neymar and defender Marquinhos. AFP
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Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker. AFP
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Brazil’s Richarlison and Matheus Cunha during training. AFP
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Brazil forward Neymar. AFP
Neymar trains with Brazil as he builds up fitness ahead of Al Hilal debut - in pictures
Forward, who has yet to make his Saudi Pro League debut, can become his country's all-time record scorer if he finds the net against Bolivia or Peru
Gareth Cox
06 September, 2023
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