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Davies’ blistering pace combined with his ability to unbalance defenders has caught the watchful eye of the best clubs in the world. His composure in and around the penalty area hasn’t gone unnoticed as he has continuously demonstrated an ability to play provider and score.

Whispers here in Russia indicate it’s not a matter of if Davies will leave Vancouver to continue his development in Europe. It’s just a matter of when.

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NEYMER VS. MEXICO

Brazilian star Neymar scored a goal and created another in a 2-0 Round of 16 win over Mexico.

But it’s his antics that continue to be front and centre at this tournament.

Neymar was lambasted post-game for exaggerating an injury that stemmed from an incident with Mexico’s Miguel Layun.

“This is football. If he does not want to be touched he should try doing something else,” Layun said, according to Goal.com.

“He is more concerned about being on the floor. If he wants to lie down, he should go home and sleep.”

Fair enough.

Neymar should be mocked for his play-acting, which I wrote following Brazil’s 2-0 win over Costa Rica in Saint Petersburg.

It is, however, a bit strange that Layun has more or less escaped criticism for purposely raking his cleats over Neymar’s ankle — a decision that could have seen him red-carded.

Like any good villain, Neymar got the last laugh in the end.

“They talked too much, and they are going home,” Neymar told reporters.

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TO BE YOUNG AGAIN

It has been 11 years since the FIFA U-20 World Cup was staged in Canada.