Neymar says hat-trick against Peru an ‘homage’ to Ronaldo
By AFP
15 October 2020 |
2:55 pm
Neymar scored a hat-trick in what he calls a 'tribute' to Ronaldo and became the second-highest scorer in Brazil's history as the Copa America champions won 4-2 away to 10-man Peru in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
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