FIFA World Cup 2018: 5 group-stage matches in which top superstars will face each other

#4 Neymar vs. Keylor Navas (Brazil vs. Costa Rica - June 22, 2018)

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Paris Saint Germain attacker, Neymar and Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas are two of the top superstars that will be facing each other in the group stages of the World Cup this year.

The two superstars know each other quite well from their time in Spain. In fact, they met on multiple occasions during the El Clasico matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid before Neymar departed the Camp Nou.

This amazing duo could face each other again when Neymar leads a rampant Brazilian side against Costa Rica in a World Cup match on June 22. While the attacker will be looking forward to seeing the back of the net on that day, his counterpart will also be hoping to stop him from doing so.

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Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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