Flame-throwers and a volley of fireworks lit up the Riyadh sky as the flamboyant forward appeared in Al-Hilal's blue kit at Riyadh's 68,000-capacity King Fahd International Stadium

France's World Cup star Kylian Mbappe joined regulars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's player award, world soccer's governing body announced on Tuesday.

Brazil forward Neymar accepted the fact that the disappointing quarterfinal loss to Belgium which ended Brazil's dream of winning a sixth world title was the ‘saddest day’ of his career.

“The last two matches I didn't talk to the press because there's so many people talking, getting excited” says Neymar.

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has once again mocked Brazil superstar Neymar as the 52-year old said that he named his newly bought luggage ‘Neymar’ because it keeps on turning round and round when you touch it, just like Neymar in recent games.