Neymar has time on his hands to break Pele's goalscoring record for Brazil, insists Cafu 

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Cafu has backed Barcelona star Neymar to break Pele's international goals record for the Brazilian national team.

The talented La Liga superstar has already netted an impressive 50 international goals and is chasing Pele's tally of 77.

Neymar must also surpass Ronaldo and Romario but he is well on course to break the Selecao record after racking up half a century of goals before turning 25.

Neymar (centre) has been tipped to break Pele's goalscoring record for Brazil's national team

Pele is Brazil's record goalscorer with 77 international goals in 91 appearances

Cafu, who made 142 appearances for Brazil, is adamant Neymar will write his name in the history books by scoring at least another 28 goals.

He told FIFA: 'All records exist only to be beaten. Of course, Neymar has got it in him.

'He's young and has time on his side. If he continues playing as he is now, then there is every possibility he will [overtake Pele].'

Neymar, who has made 75 appearances for Brazil thus far, is some way off Cafu's record of 142 games for his country and the former right back believes the feat may not be overtaken.

He added: 'I think this is understandable [that it will be tougher to beat] because no one has played for Brazil over such a long period of time as me - 16 years!

'It is purely down to strength of will, my devotion to football and the effort I put in during all this time.'

Cafu (left) has backed Neymar to break the goalscoring record for Brazil's national team