World Cup 2018: 8 players who disappointed in Russia

Neymar Jr (LW: Brazil/PSG)

Brazil failed to meet expectations for a second successive World Cup

Neymar’s Brazil were one of the favourites to lift the trophy this summer but fell short after being beaten by Belgium in the quarter-finals. Of the 350 minutes that Neymar played at the World Cup, he spent 14 minutes of that on the ground.

This might have been excusable had he been prolific for Brazil but at four goals behind Harry Kane, it leaves much to be desired. He failed to help lead Brazil to a sixth World Cup title and instead led them to a premature exit. Not good enough from a man who many believe to be the next Ballon d’Or winner.