Neymar joins Brazil, has first practice ahead of World Cup

Brazil's Neymar, left, challenges for the ball with his teammates during a training session at the Continassa sporting center, in Turin, Italy, Tuesday. Brazil will compete in Group G at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. (AP)

• The star forward joined the group later than the rest of the players because of a problem with his flight from France

TURIN, Italy: Neymar took part in Brazil’s training session on Tuesday, his first with the national team ahead of the World Cup.

The star forward joined the group later than the rest of the players because of a problem with his flight from France, where he finished the first part of the season with Paris Saint-Germain.

He left the training session about half an hour before his teammates.

Neymar’s PSG teammate Marquinhos also arrived later. The defender had a light practice session on Tuesday.

Brazil have begun their World Cup preparations in Turin, Italy, where they will stay until heading to Qatar on Saturday.

The five-time world champions, seeking their first World Cup title in two decades, will play their opening game against Serbia on Nov. 24. Brazil then face Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G.