Neymar is optimistic he can seal a return to Barcelona this summer. A deal initially looked far-fetched but is beginning to appear realistic. Meanwhile, the Brazilian is keeping a low profile as he is aware any “misplaced statement or misdemeanour” could wreck the deal.
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has been talking about Lionel Messi ahead of their Copa America semi-final with Brazil. He said: “We are used to seeing him score three goals in every game and dribble past five players, but we are asking him to do something different and we are more than happy with the job he is doing.