Neymar to star alongside Vin Diesel, Samuel L Jackson in Hollywood movie

Barcelona forward Neymar is to star on the big screen later this year alongside Vin Diesel and Samuel L Jackson in the latest instalment of the xXx movie series.

The 24-year-old swapped the football field for a go at acting, with co-star Diesel describing him as a "natural" in front of the camera.

Neymar's role in the movie, titled xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, is thought to be the Brazilian's first foray into the world of acting.

So proud to announce that @neymarjr has filmed his first day on XxX. He is a natural!!! #thereturnofxandercage

A photo posted by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel) on Jun 3, 2016 at 3:17pm PDT

Neymar also enjoyed a kickabout with global popstar Justin Bieber during his time Stateside, before participating in a New York Mets baseball event.