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July 3, 2018

Stylish Neymar takes Brazil into quarter-finals

SAMARA, Russia: Neymar scored a stylish opener and set up substitute Roberto Firmino for a late second as Brazil cruised into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Mexico on Monday.Bidding for a record-extending sixth title in Russia, Brazil weathered an early storm at Samara Arena before Neymar turned on the style to underline their status as favourites.Brazil will now meet the winners of Monday’s later match between Belgium and Japan, but after seeing Argentina, Spain and...