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Neymar distraught after Brazil World Cup exit – Best pics as Thierry Henry comforts ace
NEYMAR was left devastated following Brazil's World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium.
Neymar cut a lonely figure on the pitch following Brazil’s World Cup exit at the quarter-final stage.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward sunk to his knees at the final whistle after his side slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Belgium.
Renato Augusto’s second-half strike was not enough to complete a comeback after Fernandinho’s own-goal and Kevin De Bruyne’s wonderful long-range effort gave Belgium an advantage at the break.
Neymar endured a frustrating evening with a number of penalty appeals waved away, and the 26-year-old was pictured looking very emotional at full-time.
Belgium assistant coach and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry showed his compassionate side and gave Neymar a hug – although the Brazil star looked too numb to notice.
Take a look through the gallery above to see an emotional Neymar consoled by Thierry Henry after Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup by Belgium.