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Neymar publishes his private WhatsApp chats with his Brazil team-mates - without their permission - 'to show how united we were' as he fights claims of a squad split with his messages backing Thiago Silva, Marquinhos and Rodrygo

Neymar has shared the emotional messages he sent to his Brazilian team-mates after their shock World Cup exit to Croatia in an attempt to fight off claims of a squad split.

The Selecao lost 4-2 on penalties in the quarter-final in Qatar after a 1-1 draw during the game, with Marquinhos and Rodrygo missing decisive spot kicks.

And Neymar, who scored in extra time to put the forward level with Pele on 77 goals as Brazil's all-time record goalscorer, shared the interactions he had with Marquinhos, Rodrygo and veteran Thiago Silva following their elimination - despite not having their permission.