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Brazil’s men’s soccer team is one of the teams competing for the gold medal at the Olympics. They are betting on their three attacking players to attempt to finally break through and possibly win the Olympic gold.

Talented striker Neymar of Barcelona, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabigol are the three attacking forward to lead Brazil’s attack when they debut at the Rio Games against the South African team on Thursday in Brasilia. Most Brazilians are confident that the trio will do well. Expectations are high, and the trio are perceived by most Brazilians as the best attacking forward the country has at the moment.

Neymar who plies his trade at Barcelona already has a reputable record playing with star Lionel Messi and he is also a top ranking player at the club. On the other hand, Gabriel Jesus and Gabigol are considered Brazil’s future stars. There is hope that in no time they will move to one of the top European teams.

Gabigol during an interview said playing with Neymar and Gabriel Jesus as teammates make it easy, but there is a need to stay close to each other and try to find spaces in the defense. He also said there is need to take advantage of each player’s individual qualities to enable then do well at the competition.

Recently, Gabigol received an offer from Juventus for a move worth 20 million euros, but the player has not decided yet. Reports in the media have it that Inter Milan and other top European clubs also have made different offers for his services. The tough, skillful and talented forward is currently playing for Santos. Neymar also played for Santos before leaving for Barcelona.

It is reported in the news that Gabriel Jesus has signed a deal worth about 30 million euros to move from Palmeiras to Manchester City. Manchester City team coach Pep Guardiola, made the announcement on Wednesday.