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World Cup 2018: Mexico star Javier Hernandez sports Gazza-inspired blond haircut ahead of Brazil showdown

MEXICO are hoping to light up this summer's World Cup – after their stars dyed their hair bleach blonde.

Javier Hernandez and Miguel Layun sported the bright bleached top with Neymar and company waiting in the next round.

Javier Hernandez was one of a pair of Mexico players to unveil an incredible dyed hair do
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Javier Hernandez was one of a pair of Mexico players to unveil an incredible dyed hair doCredit: AFP or licensors
The West Ham striker has been sporting the bright barnet ahead of their game with Brazil in Samara
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The West Ham striker has been sporting the bright barnet ahead of their game with Brazil in SamaraCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Miguel Layun was the other Mexico star who is clearly hoping to get on to the highlights reel
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Miguel Layun was the other Mexico star who is clearly hoping to get on to the highlights reelCredit: AFP or licensors
Layun gets into training in Samara ahead of Mexico's World Cup game with Brazil
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Layun gets into training in Samara ahead of Mexico's World Cup game with BrazilCredit: Getty - Contributor

The West Ham striker, 30, netted for his country against South Korea in the second group game of the tournament.

And along with Porto defender Layun, 30, the former Manchester United forward was all laughs as he participated in training ahead of their last-16 clash against the Samba Boys.

It follows a long line of stars dying their hair at major tournaments, a trend made famous by the Romania team at the 1998 World Cup in France, who showed their collective spirit by unveiling their bleach blonde barnets to go with their yellow jerseys.

Two years earlier, Paul Gascoigne had done the same, when playing for England at Euro 96 and he came up with a maverick string of performances, culminating in his magical goal against Scotland.

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Miguel Layon and Javier Hernandez show off their new blonde hair in training
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Miguel Layon and Javier Hernandez show off their new blonde hair in trainingCredit: Getty Images - Getty

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Two years ago, Aaron Ramsey bleached his top blonde ahead of Wales' incredible march to the Euro semi-finals.

And he didn't do badly, as he was named in the team of the tournament.

Of course, other English talents have added some highlights to their hair for major tournaments.

David Beckham famously donned a blond top for France 98, where he went from hero to zero in a matter of days.

And eagle-eyed fans will have noticed Dele Alli's light touch in his hair ahead of this year's blockbuster tournament.

Fans will be happy to know that Neymar has gotten rid of his spaghetti-style highlights though ahead of the clash with the Central Americans.

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