Neymar gets a surprise visit from Mario Balotelli as Brazil train in France ahead of Japan friendly
- Mario Balotelli visits Brazil star Neymar ahead of friendly against Japan
- The Italian striker shared a picture on Instagram alongside the PSG man
- Brazil have been training in Paris as their match with Japan is in nearby Lille
Mario Balotelli paid PSG star Neymar a surprise visit as Brazil train in France ahead of their international friendly with Japan.
The Italian striker posted a picture on Instagram to his six million followers alongside the Brazilian.
The pair looked to be enjoying each other's company as they posed in front of the camera.
Mario Balotelli (right) shares Instagram posts alongside PSG and Brazil talisman Neymar
Tite's side have been training in Paris ahead of their fixture against Japan, which is to be held in the neighboring town of Lille.
The favourable arrangements meant Nemyar did not have to travel to Brazil for his international duty and could prepare in familiar surroundings, allowing Nice striker Balotelli to visit.
The former Manchester City man, dressed all in black, posted the picture alongside the caption: '#hermanitocrack'.
Balotelli has been enjoying an improved run of form since moving to Ligue 1 side Nice in 2016.
He has scored six goals in the league already this season as Nice sit 15th in the French top flight.
Brazil trained at the Parc des Princes as they prepare for a friendly double header
Perhaps it was the familiar surroundings, but Brazil star Neymar looked in a very good mood
Neymar (right) enjoying training with Brazil ahead of their international friendly against Japan
However, in classic Balotelli style, the forward turned hero to villain during his latest domestic fixture which saw him score before being sent off.
Neymar, on the other hand, is enjoying superior form and has been electric since his high-profile move to the Parisian capital.
Despite a number of controversies, the most recent suggesting he is unmotivated, Neymar has scored seven goals and made five assists already this term.
They were using the home stadium of Ligue 1 giants PSG - the club Neymar joined last summer
Brazil, managed by Tite, face off against Japan in Lille on Friday, then England at Wembley
Brazil take on Japan in Lille at 1pm local time - 10am in Rio de Janeiro, or 9pm in Tokyo
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