Ligue 1 2018-19: Neymar's star risks being eclipsed by Mbappe

Neymar heads into the new Ligue 1 season at something of a crossroads, with the Brazil superstar seeking to make up for an underwhelming World Cup campaign.

After becoming the world's most expensive footballer when he completed a €222million move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, many expected Neymar to force his way into contention for the 2018 Ballon d'Or, an award that has been duopolised by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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