NABID YEASIN

If not Neymar, then who?

The answer to that question, often asked whenever doubts emerge around Brazil, is being delivered by Vinicius Junior at this World Cup -- perhaps without the attention he deserves, but certainly with greater conviction than ever before.

The loudest cheer inside Miami Stadium on Wednesday came in the 76th minute. Unsurprisingly, it was reserved for Neymar, who stepped onto the pitch for the first time at this tournament and marked his return to Brazil colours after 981 days away.

Yet by then, the contest was already over.

Brazil were well on their way to sealing a comfortable 3-0 victory over Scotland, and once again Vinicius had been at the heart of it.

It was a night that gave Brazil supporters plenty to celebrate. Neymar

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