Brazil vs Argentina: Lionel Messi uses Neymar’s private plane to fly from Barcelona for World Cup qualifier

LIONEL MESSI and Neymar will put all friendships aside when Argentina take on Brazil in a World Cup qualifier this week.

But that didn’t stop the Barcelona teammates from sharing a ride from Spain to South America on Neymar’s private luxury jet.

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Pictures show Messi and his attacking chum posing with pilots on board the plane alongside Javier Mascherano, who also managed to grab a seat.

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But the trio quickly split up when they touched down in Belo Horizonte earlier today as Brazil look to extend their lead at the top of the qualifying table.

Tite’s men are one point ahead of Uruguay and four ahead of Ecuador and Colombia.

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But Argentina are yet to impress after suffering Copa America heartbreak once again last summer.

They’re five points off their fierce rivals in the table and will be hoping Messi can work some much-needed magic after he reversed his decision to retire from internationals.

Argentina have won just once in seven games without their talisman but know Neymar is every bit as dangerous for their opponents.