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2018 FIFA World Cup | In pictures: Lionel Messi, Neymar touch down in Russia

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SNS | June 11, 2018 1:10 pm

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Brazil talisman Neymar waved to the media and fans as he touched down in Russia (Photo: AFP)

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Uruguay hitman Edinson Cavani had a steely look about him as he gets off the plane (Photo: AFP)

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A Russian police official patrols the resort where the French national team will be based (Photo: AFP)

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France skipper Hugo Loris looked pensive upon his arrival in the Russian capital (Photo: AFP)

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Flashy France midfielder Paul Pogba was his confident self (Photo: AFP)

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Argentina superstar Lionel Messi arrives at Moscow airport (Photo: AFP)

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