World Cup 2022: Watch Neymar Pull Off Rare Lionel Messi Skill vs South Korea

• Neymar stole the show during Brazil's World Cup clash against South Korea on Monday night, December 5
• This was the first time the PSG ace was returning to action for Brazil since his ankle injury during the group stages
• And the star forward did not disappoint as he scored one of Brazil's four goals as Tite's men stormed the quarter-finals
• The South American nation are scheduled to face off against Croatia in the last eight on Friday, December 9

Paris Saint-Germain ace Neymar Jr was the man of the moment during Brazil's World Cup last-16 clash against South Korea on Monday night, December 5.

The star forward played a central role in his team's 4-1 win during the tie to book a spot in the tournament's quarter-finals.

Vinicius Jr bagged the opener for Tite's side inside seven minutes of action before Neymar doubled the advantage from the penalty spot.

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Richarlison made it 3-0 before the half-hour mark as Paqueta went on to put the game beyond South Korea before the interval.

However, it was Neymar who ultimately stole the show as hawk-eyed fans spotted him pull off a rare Lionel Messi skill at one point in the match.

A video of the incident showed Neymar, who is known for his flair of skills, using the referee as a smokescreen to beat two South Korean players.

The footage quickly sparked reactions from fans, with one saying:

“Easily the second most talented player of the Messi era."

A second added:

"South American heritage.”

Another noted:

“Greatness is contagious.”

Meanwhile, Neymar will now be hoping to continue the momentum when Brazil take on Croatia in the last eight on Friday, December 9.

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Neymar dedicates goal to Telles

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar Jr has dedicated his World Cup goal against South Korea to injured Man United ace, Alex Telles.

Neymar was part of Brazil's starting XI as the South Americans demolished South Korea on Monday night, December 5, in their round of 16 tie.

Telles did not make the Brazil team in the knockout fixture, with the left-back currently nursing an injury he picked up in the group stages.