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Copa America: Neymar scores again to edge closer to Pele's Brazil record

June 17, 2021 Brazil's Everton Ribeiro celebrates scoring their third goal with Neymar REUTERS

Neymar scored his 68th goal for Brazil in the 4-0 victory over Peru on Thursday and with it surpassed former Real Madrid and Internazionale striker Ronaldo as Brazil's second top goalscorer behind Pele.

Neymar reached the 68 goals mark in 107 games after scoring the second in the Copa America clash in Rio de Janeiro.

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