By Matt Lawton Follow @@Matt_Lawton_DM And so, after a quick blast of Jennifer Lopez at this evening’s opening ceremony, it begins. A tournament that has been seven problematic years in the making, for a Brazilian team tasked with winning the hearts of a disillusioned nation on a journey that will take them to every corner of this vast country. For the people of Brazil who will do their best to put their political issues to one side over the next four weeks, their hopes rest on the shoulders of two men. Scroll down for video... Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari and Neymar share a joke ahead of their opening game against Croatia
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Brazil's World Cup hopes rest on two men - Luis Felipe Scolari and Neymar
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Brazilian coach Scolari says 'it is time' for Brazil to win the World Cup
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Brazil have won a record five World Cups, the last under Scolari in 2002
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Neymar is carrying the expectation of a nation on his shoulders
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Neymar has taken Pele's iconic No 10 shirt and will give it to his mum
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The 22-year-old has scored 31 goals in 49 international appearnces
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Scolari is respected by all Brazilians, especially after his nephew's death
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Brazil face Croatia in the tournament's opening game on June 12th
Please allow me to introduce to you... Neymar carries the weight of @placeholder's expectations on his shoulders