Neymar Jr leads Brazilian team-mates Philippe Coutinho, Dani Alves and Gabriel Jesus in a game of table-tennis football
Before they face Chile on Tuesday, the Brazilian boys took some time out of training to play table-tennis football in Sao Paulo
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BRAZIL boast some of the most expensive and sought-after footballers in the world, but the team still find time to try other sports during training sessions.
Neymar Jr, Dani Alves, Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus were all spotted indulging in a game of table-tennis football during their training session in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Brazil are currently ten points clear of trailing Uruguay, so it is no wonder they are finding time to let off steam and show off their skills.
It's not the first time the five-time World Cup winners have been spotted indulging in table-based football.
Before their world-cup qualifier against Ecuador, the Brazil boys were bonding by playing an epic game of headers and volleys over a table in their dressing room.
The laid-back approach to training is a result of being the only South American group side to have already booked their place in Russia, next year.
They have won nine out of their last 10 matches, but face their cross-country rivals Chile on Tuesday.
The Chilean side have struggled in their World Cup campaign, despite big names in their squad, but are the Brazilian team's nemesis after they ruined their unbeaten run.
Brazil may have soared through the group stages, but expectations will be high for the squad in Russia.
The Canarinhos, meaning 'Little Canary', will be looking to erase the memory of the humiliating 7-1 defeat that they suffered at the hands of Germany during the World Cup final on home soil.
Neymar Jr may be frolicking around in training, but he was less than impressed with the conditions that he experienced during Brazil's clash against Bolivia.
The match resulted in a 0-0 draw and Oxygen was administered after the game at high altitude which Neymar labelled 'inhuman'.
The South American side will face the Three Lions in a friendly next month, in what is likely to be a real test for Gareth Southgate's side who have failed to shine in qualifying rounds.
The game will see Brazil return to Wembley for the first time since 2013 and will raise money for the Bobby Moore Fund.
