I’ve heard lots of talking off the pitch..we’ll do ours on it

NEYMAR WARNS THE REST OF THE WORLD: YOU’LL SEE THE REAL BRAZIL

NEYMAR has warned Brazil’s World Cup challengers that the Samba kings are ready to do their talking on the pitch.

The five-time champions face Belgium in their mouthwatering quarter-final showdown tonight.

Brazil topped their group with two wins and a draw from their three games, but they have looked unconvincing so far.

Switzerland held them to a draw in their opening game, while Costa Rica only conceded to coach Tite’s side in second-half stoppage time.

Although they improved to beat Serbia and Mexico, there are still suggestions that, for all their firepower, the Brazilians are now beatable.

Neymar, however, has maintained his side will provide their answer on the pitch.

“Now is the time to stop talking,” he said. “I have heard a lot of talking from teams in this World Cup that were not able to back up what they were saying.

“This is a World Cup quarterfinal – the only place to do your talking now is on the field.”

The Paris Saint-germain winger – coveted by Real Madrid – has so

far netted d twice here in Russia, firstly again nst Costa Rica and then against Me exico. He is well aware, though, thhat the Belgians will represent a big step up in class.

He added: “For long before the tournament started, I have highlighted d Belgium as a team that can be a biig surprise.

“They arre full of quality – you look at every position and, in it, they have a a talented player.

“It is the quarter-final and there are teams who aren’t here that I think most peeople expected tto be here – we nneed to be at our best. We know