Brazilian footballer Neymar has been announced as global brand ambassador for Castrol, and is to partner with the industrial and automotive lubricants brand for 12 months for its World Cup promotions.

A S Ramchander, VP Global Marketing at Castrol, said 'We are thrilled to be working with Neymar. He demands the best performance from himself in every game he plays, just as Castrol demands the best performance from our oils every time the engine starts', while Neymar commented 'I'm delighted to be working with Castrol on an exciting new project that I hope will enable me to take my game to a new level'.