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Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti named veteran striker Neymar in his World Cup squad after near three-year absence Credit: Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP

Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country’s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence.

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