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epa02789462 (FILE) A file picture dated 17 November 2010 shows Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) in action against Brazil's Neymar (R) during the friendly soccer match between Argentina and Brazil at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Real Madrid are close to signing Brazilian striker Neymar, according to Spanish sports daily Marca on 22 June 2011. Marca said that Real have the 19 year-old Neymar 'tied up', and that he has already agreed to a lucrative six-year contract. FC Santos President Luis Alvaro Ribeiro confirmed on 20 June to the Brazilian newspaper Lance that Real Madrid made an offer for Neymar, whose contract with FC Santos includes a buyout clause of 45 million euros. EPA/STRINGER *** Local Caption *** 00000402453738