NEYMAR SENDS RIVALS A SIGNAL

Brazilian superstar's spectacular comeback should serve as a warning for World Cup foes

LIVERPOOL, England - Only three months ago, Brazil striker Neymar was on an operating table and in danger of missing the World Cup in Russia.

Those fears largely disappeared on Sunday when the world's most expensive player returned to action with smart dribbling, fluent passing and an impressive individual goal, which he celebrated with his doctor.