Rio de Janeiro: Brazil advanced Neymar said he hoped Argentina would be their opponent in the Copa America final and had no doubts that the host would come out on their fierce rivals.
Brazil beat Peru 1-0 in the Monday semifinals in Rio de Janeiro thanks to a goal in the 33rd of Lucas Paqueta to book their place at Decider Maracana at the Maracana Stadium.
The second semifinal between Argentina and Colombia on Tuesday.
“I want Argentina, I support it,” Neymar said with a smile.
“I have a friend there and in the last Brazil will win.” The last time the two sides met in the Copa America final in 2007, when Brazil won 3-0 in Venezuela, and the title match between arch rivals would be a treat for neutral.
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Not only to complain the only unbeaten team of tournaments with each other will also be a fight between the two of the best No.
10 In the game, the former Barcelona teammate Neymar and Lionel Messi.
Both players have had an extraordinary tournament so far, with Neymar record two goals and three assists, while Messi has four goals and four assists.
Brazil rules champions and has a home advantage in a tournament that should be hosted by Argentina and Colombia.
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Neymar missed the Triumph of the Copa America Brazil at home two years ago but inspired them to the 2013 Confederations Cup and Olympic gold at Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Messi, meanwhile, has won everything with Barcelona’s club but there is no with Argentina, which aims to Win the first major title since 1993 Copa America.