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Samba Boys take on Serbia as they strive to maintain top spot

Brazil's forward Neymar takes part in a training session at the Yug Sport Stadium, in Sochi, on June 24, 2018, during the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup football tournament. [Photo/AFP:Nelson Almeida]

Brazil’s inability to keep their emotions in check contributed to their spectacular implosion at the 2014 World Cup, so the worry is that once again the pressure might prove too much for the ‘Selecao’ in Russia.

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