Antony’s failure at a 30-metre touch challenge was well received by his Brazil teammates (Luciano Huck)

Manchester United winger Antony had his Brazil teammates in stitches after his failed attempt at a tricky 30-metre touch challenge.

United’s £85 million summer signing is currently with Brazil’s national side as they prepare for the start of their World Cup campaign.

Ahead of the tournament, Brazilian TV station Globo set up a challenge with the squad where they had to control a ball which was dropped by a drone 30 metres in the air.

Real Madrid trio Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr and Eder Militao all managed to connect to the ball but failed to get it under control.

Barcelona winger Raphinha, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson and Flamengo striker Pedro were also able to get a touch but controlling the ball proved to be too difficult.

Antony stepped up for his attempt but the Brazil squad burst out laughing as the Manchester United winger appeared to lose track of the ball and missed it by at least a metre.

As you’d expect, Neymar aced the challenge as he managed to get the ball under control with a sublime first touch.

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Richarlison needed two attempts but on his second effort the Tottenham forward also managed to control the ball – a feat greeted with cheers from his Brazil teammates.

Brazil begin their World Cup campaign against Serbia on November 24, while they will also play Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G.

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A woeful attempt from United’s £85m signing.