Neymar went down to console Messi in the dressing room

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Neymar and Messi met up at the Mineirao. Instagram/Neymarjr

Neymar Jr was in attendance to see Brazil beat Argentina at the Mineirao on Tuesday night. After the game, the PSG star headed straight down to the dressing room to console his friend Lionel Messi - a move that has only fuelled speculation over a potential Camp Nou return.

According to 'Sport', Neymar showed up to the Argentina dressing room to see his friend Lionel Messi, who was devastated after his side's 2-0 defeat against Brazil in the Copa America.

The Catalan press are reporting that the Brazilian wanted to console his ex-teammate at the Mineirao, fuelling rumours suggesting that he will return to Barcelona this summer.

Neymar's close relationship with Messi is no secret, with the Argentinian asking the board to make an effort to bring back the 27 year-old this summer.

Meanwhile, Messi is not the only friend from Barcelona that Neymar has shown support for during this tournament: the PSG forward dedicated an Instagram story to Luis Suárez after his elimination with Uruguay,

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