Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. will face off when Argentina take on Brazil in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday, but that didn’t stop the Barcelona teammates from sharing a ride from Spain to South America on Neymar's private jet
Neymar 'assists' Messi ahead of crucial Brazil vs Argentina clash
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 8, 2016
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They may be arch-rivals in the international football arena, but at the club level they are the best of mates. That’s the reason Argentina’s Lionel Messi flew into the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte for tomorrow’s crucial World Cup in his Barcelona teammate Neymar's private jet.
Another Barcelona star, Javier Mascherano of Argentina also was part of the journey. Fans posted a picture of the trio alongwith the flight crew on social media this morning.
None of the players spoke to the waiting media on landing in the Brazilian city, and instead, dodged through security and headed straight to their respective national team’s hotels.
Interestingly, the trio featured in Barcelona’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, but will now be in opposing teams for Thursday’s clash at the infamous Mineirao, where Brazil were hammered 1-7 by Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi-final.
Messi and Mascherano arrived to Belo Horizonte, Brazil (for Brazil vs Argentina) in Neymar's private jet.. pic.twitter.com/U6ERFJVTKb
— Leo Messi (@messi10stats) November 9, 2016
Messi and Mascherano were the last players to arrive in Edgardo Bauza’s squad. Neymar was the penultimate Brazilian to join the party. Zenit midfielder Giuliano will be the last, FIFA.com reported.
Brazil lead the South American standings, one point above Uruguay and four clear of Ecuador and Colombia. Argentina are five points off the pace in sixth.
Neymar, with 49 goals in 73 internationals, is fourth on Brazil’s list of all-time leading marksmen behind Pele (77 in 91), Ronaldo (62 in 98) and Romario (55 in 70).
Messi, with 56 goals in 114 internationals, recently eclipsed Gabriel Batistuta (54 in 77) to become Argentina’s highest-ever scorer.
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