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Brazil Striker Steals Show Against Panama, But Says He’s Not Ready

Neymar says he is not ready for the world cup, despite scoring a sensational free-kick as Brazil thrashed  Panama 4-0 at the Estadio Serra Dourada on Tuesday night.

The Barcelona forward’s goal was the 200th of his career, and 31st with the national team. Amazingly, despite his impressive performance, the attacker feels he still has to improve for the World Cup.

‘I’m still not ready. I got tired there at the end,’ said Neymar. ‘Little by little in practice I’m improving and getting better physically. There are still nine days left.’

The frontman, who was at his skilful best as he produced some sublime tricks throughout the game, made no mistake as he curled the ball into the top corner past a diving Oscar McFarlane in the Panama goal.

Neyma’s Barcelona team mate Dani Alves doubled the hosts’ lead when the right-back worked himself into some space just outside the box and shot through a crowded area to find the bottom corner.

Hulk extended the lead just a minute into the second-half, scoring with the outside of his right boot after latching onto Neymar’s back heel.

The Zenit frontman amusingly celebrated his strike by doing the Macarena.

Willian, who replaced Chelsea team-mate Oscar midway through the second half, got his name on the scoresheet in the 77th minute, striking the ball into an unguarded net after Hulk’s initial effort was deflected.