The duo shared a tender moment on the pitch after the final whistle, with Messi consoling Neymar shortly before he went up to lift the trophy.

Neymar was spotted promptly removing his runner-up medal shortly after receiving it in the ceremony after the match.

Despite Neymar's valiant efforts, he was unable to haul Brazil back into the game in the second half.

Neymar struggled to find a way through a stubborn Argentina defence that had been set up by their coach, Lionel Scaloni.