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Ritabrata Banerjee

VIDEO: Together again! Neymar enjoys reunion with Thiago Silva as Brazil icons share emotional moment before Santos' clash with Fluminense

Neymar enjoyed a touching reunion with former Brazil team-mate Thiago Silva ahead of Santos' clash against Fluminense.

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  • Neymar met Silva during Santos vs Fluminense
  • Brazil duo shared a hug on the sidelines
  • Fluminense beat Santos 1-0
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The two Brazil icons caught up on the sidelines of the iconic Maracanã Stadium minutes before Santos faced Fluminense. The former Selecao colleagues shared a warm hug near the Santos dugout as Neymar finally returned to action after his injury.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Neymar played his first game in the Brazilian Serie A since returning to his boyhood club, Santos, from Al-Hilal in the January transfer window. The 33-year-old finally returned to action after being sidelined for more than a month due to a hamstring injury and was introduced in the match in the second half. Fluminense eventually won the match 1-0 courtesy of a last-minute goal from Samuel Xavier Brito.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

    The former Barcelona star will be back in action for Santos on Thursday as they face Atletico Mineiro in a Serie A clash at home.