Neymar fan arrested when discovered in Brazil's hotel laundry room

One supporter's attempt to meet Neymar was hampered by police ahead of Saturday's friendly between Brazil and Japan's Rio 2016 sides.

Vladimir Possos, a police officer, told Agence France-Presse on Friday that a 22-year-old sports student was arrested after being discovered in the laundry room at the hotel in Goiania, Brazil where the Selecao was staying. According to ESPN Brasil, he broke into the hotel by using fake credentials.

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"Hotel staff noticed something strange in his behaviour and called us," Possos said. He added that the culprit intended "to approach Neymar and the team" but let it be known that "the flaw was spotted and we've fixed it."

Brazil will kick off its adventure at Rio 2016 against South Africa on Aug. 4 and will try and keep as many clean sheets as possible throughout the tournament, as the Summer Olympics is the only title within the Selecao's reach that the team is yet to win.