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At Copa America, Neymar gets new chance to lead Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) -- An injury robbed Neymar of a chance to help Brazil win its home World Cup. Almost a year later, the youngster is back with another opportunity to show he can lead the national team to glory.

Neymar will be carrying Brazil's hopes in this month's Copa America in Chile, just as he did before a back injury put an end to his World Cup last year.

The Barcelona star could only watch as Brazil collapsed in the semifinals against Germany, losing 7-1 in front of shocked fans at the Mineirao Stadium.