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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Tom White

RARE PHOTOS: Neymar vs pele how brazil s joint all time record goalscorers compare | Rare Historical Photos

PA Wire

Neymar notched his 77th international goal to move alongside Pele as Brazil’s record scorer – but it was not enough to beat Croatia in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final.

The 30-year-old drew level with Brazil great Pele with his second-half opener against Croatia only for Bruno Petkovic to force extra-time with his goal before the 2018 finalists won through on penalties.

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