Samba stars steamroll Team GB

Rising star Neymar sent out a warning to Brazil’s Olympic rivals as Team GB learnt just how tough their medal quest will be after going down 2-0 to the tourists last night.

Samba stars steamroll Team GB

The 20-year-old striker turned in a classy individual display as Mano Menezes’ men eased their way to a 2-0 win at the Riverside Stadium.

Tottenham midfielder Sandro headed the visitors into a 12th-minute lead before Neymar converted a 35th-minute penalty after Micah Richards had tripped Porto frontman Hulk.

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