Neymar - big 3 with Ronaldo and Messi?

[Rayyman]

American commentator just called him the Big 3 with Ronaldo and Messi!?!!

He played well in the 2nd half today but was diving and flopping the whole game today as usual.

He benefits in club football with teammates like Cavani and Mbappe. Also weak opposition.

Too many flashy tricks and dribbling skills and when you watch Brazil play, the ball never reaches the right wing which shows a bit of selfishness.

I think he is a Top 10 player in world football but he is overrated because he is Brazilian.

 

[Saj]

He did not look 100% fit throughout the tournament.

He relies on pace and that was missing during the World Cup.

He tried to do too much himself and wasn't really a team player.

His diving was extremely poor - great players shouldn't need to do that.

 

[KingKhanWC]

He provided an open goal assist to equalise but was wasted.

If he was over rated the oppsotion players wouldn't surround him in numbers when they dont to anyone else.

He will be back for another 2 world cups.

 

[shaz619]

He did not look 100% fit throughout the tournament.

He relies on pace and that was missing during the World Cup.

He tried to do too much himself and wasn't really a team player.

His diving was extremely poor - great players shouldn't need to do that.

He's an excellent seller and should trial for the WWE one day due to his exceptional ability to cheat

He was lacking a lot more heart then pace

Yes he was very selfish and his antics cost his team big

He isn't a great player but unfortunately all his tricks have backfired on Brazil

 

[KingKhanWC]

He's an excellent seller and should trial for the WWE one day due to his exceptional ability to cheat

He was lacking a lot more heart then pace

Yes he was very selfish and his antics cost his team big

He isn't a great player but unfortunately all his tricks have backfired on Brazil

WWE isn't a sport, it's scripted and silly.

Neymar is a great player who provided enough chances for Brazil to equalise today but his team mates let him down.

 

[Abdullah719]

Someday he'll grow up and be embarrassed by all the play-acting. And lose the streak of selfishness. And have more respect for the opposition, all of which will make him a far better player.

 

[shaz619]

WWE isn't a sport, it's scripted and silly.

Neymar is a great player who provided enough chances for Brazil to equalise today but his team mates let him down.

Neymar would fit right in; all the scripted / silly antics required to sell injuries would help Neymar be ranked with the all time greats like Shawn Michaels

Great players do not need to sell injuries and attempt moves you see WWE wrestlers perform from the top rope, he is levels below CR7 and Messi, just about makes a top 10 list but wouldn't argue with you if he was ranked outside that after this chicken hearted showing in the World Cup. An absolute disgrace, 2 goals from 10000 shots is what he achieved beyond trying to catch WWE's attention.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Neymar would fit right in; all the scripted / silly antics required to sell injuries would help Neymar be ranked with the all time greats like Shawn Michaels

Great players do not need to sell injuries and attempt moves you see WWE wrestlers perform from the top rope, he is levels below CR7 and Messi, just about makes a top 10 list but wouldn't argue with you if he was ranked outside that after this chicken hearted showing in the World Cup. An absolute disgrace.

He broke a vertebra in his spine in the last world cup, the opposition player was ashamed and embarrased. If the Hitman heart was to have such an injury he wouldnt return even to the silly theatre he makes his corn from.

When a boxer is hurt badly, he's never the same. Neymar went through some serious serious pain and since his return he's kicked and fouled deliberatly. Only in the last 16 he was stamped on. When you go through it makes you afraid, he's human. Yes he dives sometimes but so does every player esp those who play up front.

Most people know nothing of Neymar but are quick to hate on him, probably because their team has never had a player as talented and never will.

 

[shaz619]

He broke a vertebra in his spine in the last world cup, the opposition player was ashamed and embarrased. If the Hitman heart was to have such an injury he wouldnt return even to the silly theatre he makes his corn from.

When a boxer is hurt badly, he's never the same. Neymar went through some serious serious pain and since his return he's kicked and fouled deliberatly. Only in the last 16 he was stamped on. When you go through it makes you afraid, he's human. Yes he dives sometimes but so does every player esp those who play up front.

Most people know nothing of Neymar but are quick to hate on him, probably because their team has never had a player as talented and never will.

Cry me a river, he's an absolute disgrace who has flopped on the grandest stage of them all yet you are still writing eulogies on a footballing disgrace who relies on WWE style moves to win at football? so much for his greatness, only delusional casual football fans and mostly teenage women worship him.

 

[James]

I wish he would just stop all of the playacting and diving. When he gets on the ball and takes the match situation seriously, it is instantly palpable that he is a very talented, effective and exciting footballer. He should stick to playing the game in a sporting manner.

 

[shaz619]

He broke a vertebra in his spine in the last world cup, the opposition player was ashamed and embarrased. If the Hitman heart was to have such an injury he wouldnt return even to the silly theatre he makes his corn from.

When a boxer is hurt badly, he's never the same. Neymar went through some serious serious pain and since his return he's kicked and fouled deliberatly. Only in the last 16 he was stamped on. When you go through it makes you afraid, he's human. Yes he dives sometimes but so does every player esp those who play up front.

Most people know nothing of Neymar but are quick to hate on him, probably because their team has never had a player as talented and never will.

And Kurt Angle won an Olympic Gold medal with a Broken neck and has performed in that theatre with neck / back injures in addition to concussions, in fact Shawn returned to that theatre to after a career ending back injury and when they are performing their stunts anything can go wrong and they know that so it takes courage. To be honest, I think WWE is above Neymar as well; it's hard to find a heartless cheat who fakes injuries a job, but this bum is playing football for Brazil; it's an insult to Pele and R9 in addition to all their legends, he hops and jumps like it's a circus, so much for you getting the kleenex out for aesthetically pleasing football, all Neymar ever attempts is frog splashes and swantom bombs. For all his greatness you make far too many excuses for his flops and shady behaviour which is more shambolic then any international in football history.

You seriously just compared Neymar getting hurt to a Boxer lmao you're just getting desperate, fighters get smashed to bits every day and they still step in the ring, it's only when they endure savage beatings or father time catches up that they are not who they use to be, how on earth is that even relevant to the stuff Neymar allegedly suffers ? ) You're going on like he has been in the ring with Irish Mickey Ward ) first off he's a weak mental midget who fakes injuries and assuming he is feeling pain, it is nothing quiet like what a fighter would have to endure and or even a pro wrestler, Neymar is just on big baby who behaves like a little girl to hide all his failures and mental weakness

 

[idrizzy]

And Kurt Angle won an Olympic Gold medal with a Broken neck and has performed in that theatre with neck / back injures in addition to concussions, in fact Shawn returned to that theatre to after a career ending back injury and when they are performing their stunts anything can go wrong and they know that so it takes courage. To be honest, I think WWE is above Neymar as well; it's hard to find a heartless cheat who fakes injuries a job, but this bum is playing football for Brazil; it's an insult to Pele and R9 in addition to all their legends, he hops and jumps like it's a circus, so much for you getting the kleenex out for aesthetically pleasing football, all Neymar ever attempts is frog splashes and swantom bombs. For all his greatness you make far too many excuses for his flops and shady behaviour which is more shambolic then any international in football history.

You seriously just compared Neymar getting hurt to a Boxer lmao you're just getting desperate, fighters get smashed to bits every day and they still step in the ring, it's only when they endure savage beatings or father time catches up that they are not who they use to be, how on earth is that even relevant to the stuff Neymar allegedly suffers ? ) You're going on like he has been in the ring with Irish Mickey Ward ) first off he's a weak mental midget who fakes injuries and assuming he is feeling pain, it is nothing quiet like what a fighter would have to endure and or even a pro wrestler, Neymar is just on big baby who behaves like a little girl to hide all his failures and mental weakness

Before Belgium he was fouled 24 times and on the floor for 14 mins. 36 seconds per foul. An actor.

 

[shaz619]

Before Belgium he was fouled 24 times and on the floor for 14 mins. 36 seconds per foul. An actor.

I think Hollywood would be best suited for Neymar, he wont have to worry about the risks of stepping in a pro-wrestling ring and can just put in those award winning performances he constantly produces for Brazil with a safety net behind him

 

[Arham_PakFan]

He is a great player and actually did okay in this World Cup.But his antics(diving,acting etc) were really embarrassing.

 

[Greenstorm]

No he is not over rated. Do not know about American commentators but not many rate him anywhere near the level of Messi and CR7. He is young and might play two more world cups so all is not lost.

It is unfortunate that diving has become a worldwide trend. Mbappe was doing that today as well. Neymar takes it to another level though. Refereeing in the last match was excellent.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I think he's a fabulous player. No surprise he was surrounded by the opposition every time he got the ball in this tournament, he had very little space to operate in as a result. Most teams know how much he can hurt him so they tend to double up on him as an insurance policy.

 

[PetroDollars]

Hes an absolute disgrace, should quit and go to hollywood

 

[Mamoon]

Overrated? He is an all-time great already, and I back him to surpass Pele as Brazil’s greatest ever player. He dribbles like Ronaldinho and finishes like R9 on his day. A magical player who is second only to Messi in terms of talent, but he needs to improve his attitude which is holding him back a bit.

He walks into every team in the world and will win multiple Ballon d’Ors.

 

[Hasan123]

Brilliant player but he needs to cut the antics out now. When he comcentrates on playing football he's unstoppable with his dribbling and his ability to beat defenders.

 

[LongHorn]

The same ones calling Neymar all sorts of names for diving will look the other way when Mbappe/Hazard/Kane does the same; they are just smart lads not being naive when they dive

The Guardian typically does not have comments of the type of the DM, but the glee at Brazils exit and all the "Stinking South Americans" leaving is widespread

 

[James]

Overrated? He is an all-time great already, and I back him to surpass Pele as Brazil’s greatest ever player. He dribbles like Ronaldinho and finishes like R9 on his day. A magical player who is second only to Messi in terms of talent, but he needs to improve his attitude which is holding him back a bit.

He walks into every team in the world and will win multiple Ballon d’Ors.

Surely no Brazilian will surpass Fat Ronaldo, what a great player he was.

 

[MenInG]

Overrated? He is an all-time great already, and I back him to surpass Pele as Brazil’s greatest ever player. He dribbles like Ronaldinho and finishes like R9 on his day. A magical player who is second only to Messi in terms of talent, but he needs to improve his attitude which is holding him back a bit.

He walks into every team in the world and will win multiple Ballon d’Ors.

He rolls over every 10 seconds.

 

[Smbhayi]

he wasn't good first two games but since he was very good in this world cup... I'd say he played better than Messi & Ronaldo in this world cup..it's his acting that gives him negative points..

 

[yasir]

Brazil had lots of problem yesterday, Neymar was not one of them. He even gave an open goal to Cutino who missed a simple chance.

Selection and unavailability of first 11 was at show yesterday. Casmaro was seriously missed, Frendino lost the match, he was so poor, keep loosing the ball in midfield and gave own goal on a corner with no contest, that changed the game....

With Costa and Reberto Firmino Brazil was looking so much threatening, why Jesus was preferred over RF is beyond me, he should have started every game, a poor judgment by coach. Costa got so much pace, is one of the most threatening winger, his untimely injury hurts Brazil in major way so was Neymar’s own injury. Yesterday they were also undone by the size, looks like they did not plan on how to counter size

Other main concern is that Brazil has lost 4th straight knock out game to European team, in last 4 World Cup they have last every knock out game to European opponent, have not won a single one, most of them to different opposition. They have figured out how to play against Brazil. Despite being better side they are keep loosing to them, they have to change their strategy and game plan, it’s not working anymore

 

[Abdullah719]

 

[Zaz]

Neymar is a top class talent N one of the worlds very best when playing football

Its just sad hes spoilt it all this cup with his diving antics Someone close needs to have a serious word with him to cut all that out

 

[Zaz]

The same ones calling Neymar all sorts of names for diving will look the other way when Mbappe/Hazard/Kane does the same; they are just smart lads not being naive when they dive

The Guardian typically does not have comments of the type of the DM, but the glee at Brazils exit and all the "Stinking South Americans" leaving is widespread

To be fair most of the south american teams were at it more than others N not just diving but playing dirty, to name a few panama, brazil, uruguay, colombia

Its no surprise people think they deserve they got now that they are out

 

[James]

The South American teams were generally quite poor in this tournament and all of them fully deserved to go out, with the possible exception of Brazil against Belgium, but even the Brazilians got caned for a good hour or so in that game before they came to life at last. And as [MENTION=21715]Zaz[/MENTION] says, teams from the Americas have this time been utilising the dirtiest tactics by far.

 

[PetroDollars]

Overrated? He is an all-time great already, and I back him to surpass Pele as Brazil’s greatest ever player. He dribbles like Ronaldinho and finishes like R9 on his day. A magical player who is second only to Messi in terms of talent, but he needs to improve his attitude which is holding him back a bit.

He walks into every team in the world and will win multiple Ballon d’Ors.

Soo you accuse me of comparing Depay to Sanchez yet make up so much awfull stuff on football, now NEymar is more talented than c.Ronaldo ) ) ) he is not even half of fat ronaldo or ronaldinho.

 

[KingKhanWC]

And Kurt Angle won an Olympic Gold medal with a Broken neck and has performed in that theatre with neck / back injures in addition to concussions, in fact Shawn returned to that theatre to after a career ending back injury and when they are performing their stunts anything can go wrong and they know that so it takes courage. To be honest, I think WWE is above Neymar as well; it's hard to find a heartless cheat who fakes injuries a job, but this bum is playing football for Brazil; it's an insult to Pele and R9 in addition to all their legends, he hops and jumps like it's a circus, so much for you getting the kleenex out for aesthetically pleasing football, all Neymar ever attempts is frog splashes and swantom bombs. For all his greatness you make far too many excuses for his flops and shady behaviour which is more shambolic then any international in football history.

You seriously just compared Neymar getting hurt to a Boxer lmao you're just getting desperate, fighters get smashed to bits every day and they still step in the ring, it's only when they endure savage beatings or father time catches up that they are not who they use to be, how on earth is that even relevant to the stuff Neymar allegedly suffers ? ) You're going on like he has been in the ring with Irish Mickey Ward ) first off he's a weak mental midget who fakes injuries and assuming he is feeling pain, it is nothing quiet like what a fighter would have to endure and or even a pro wrestler, Neymar is just on big baby who behaves like a little girl to hide all his failures and mental weakness

lol. I was explaining the mental side of being hurt in sport and then having those fears when you are hurt again, it happens in boxing, football, cricket and many other sports.

WWE is watched by children, it's not a sport. You can act after injuries because you know script. Its not real so not worth discussing.

You may think Neymar is a heatless cheat but he is more talented than any England player in history and the majority of people who understand football believe hes in the top 3 in the world. Hating on such rare sporting talents is cringeworthy.

 

[KingKhanWC]

The South American teams were generally quite poor in this tournament and all of them fully deserved to go out, with the possible exception of Brazil against Belgium, but even the Brazilians got caned for a good hour or so in that game before they came to life at last. And as [MENTION=21715]Zaz[/MENTION] says, teams from the Americas have this time been utilising the dirtiest tactics by far.

Argentina and Urugauy lost to France. Brazil lost to Belgium. Every other team would have likely lost to France and Belguim, its the luck of the draw.

 

[James]

Argentina and Urugauy lost to France. Brazil lost to Belgium. Every other team would have likely lost to France and Belguim, its the luck of the draw.

Uruguay were decent, but Argentina were terrible.

 

[hadi123]

I don't really have any sympathy for him due to his diving and other antics.

 

[PetroDollars]

Neymar arrives home safely, well almost

 

[PakLFC]

This guy is cheating like no one's business. It was embarrassing to see him throwing himself looking for penalties.

 

[shaz619]

lol. I was explaining the mental side of being hurt in sport and then having those fears when you are hurt again, it happens in boxing, football, cricket and many other sports.

WWE is watched by children, it's not a sport. You can act after injuries because you know script. Its not real so not worth discussing.

You may think Neymar is a heatless cheat but he is more talented than any England player in history and the majority of people who understand football believe hes in the top 3 in the world. Hating on such rare sporting talents is cringeworthy.

You directly compared Neymar being in pain to fighters getting smashed to pieces and an Olympic gold medalist and former UFC champions like Brock performing in the ring as pro wrestlers despite being concussed, it's scripted but you need to be mentally tough in order to compete given the risks. This is why the coward Neymar would make a better career in Hollywood, am just saying how it is; Neymar is a heartless cheat who has turned himself into a global clown and he only got himself for blame. Many people are born with talent but not everyone has a brain and heart, footballing experts would agree he has embarassed himself; you just saw a few dribbles and that made you over look all that diving he does 99% off the time when under a bit of pressure.

 

[KingKhanWC]

You directly compared Neymar being in pain to fighters getting smashed to pieces and an Olympic gold medalist and former UFC champions like Brock performing in the ring as pro wrestlers despite being concussed, it's scripted but you need to be mentally tough in order to compete given the risks. This is why the coward Neymar would make a better career in Hollywood, am just saying how it is; Neymar is a heartless cheat who has turned himself into a global clown and he only got himself for blame. Many people are born with talent but not everyone has a brain and heart, footballing experts would agree he has embarassed himself; you just saw a few dribbles and that made you over look all that diving he does 99% off the time when under a bit of pressure.

You just seem bitter against one of the great talents in football. I will try to explain again in simple terms. Stuart Broad was hit with a bouncer, never the same batsmen again. Neymar is fouled deliberately in every match he plays which has resulted in may serious injuries even at a young age for him. He does fear getting hurt and it does hurt. People who have played football know this. Again he is better than any England player ever to kick a football in history. This is just a fact and doesn't mean you have to hate him.

 

[shaz619]

You just seem bitter against one of the great talents in football. I will try to explain again in simple terms. Stuart Broad was hit with a bouncer, never the same batsmen again. Neymar is fouled deliberately in every match he plays which has resulted in may serious injuries even at a young age for him. He does fear getting hurt and it does hurt. People who have played football know this. Again he is better than any England player ever to kick a football in history. This is just a fact and doesn't mean you have to hate him.

No need to say I hate him or bitter etc when you can't look at POV's beyond your ignorance, Neymar might look a bit arab but even then the way you are kissing his feet is weird. Am not sure what England (namak haram alert) have anything to do with judging Neymae but I agree he is better then Wellbeck. Footballing experts, pundits and genuine fans all agree that Neymar is an overly rated clown that has embarrased himself, he is no different to those who use PED's, for all his alleged greatness he still needs to cheat and has nothing to show at a WC despite playing in a very good team

 

[KingKhanWC]

No need to say I hate him or bitter etc when you can't look at POV's beyond your ignorance, Neymar might look a bit arab but even then the way you are kissing his feet is weird. Am not sure what England (namak haram alert) have anything to do with judging Neymae but I agree he is better then Wellbeck. Footballing experts, pundits and genuine fans all agree that Neymar is an overly rated clown that has embarrased himself, he is no different to those who use PED's, for all his alleged greatness he still needs to cheat and has nothing to show at a WC despite playing in a very good team

Show me some quotes from expert pundits who say he is over rated? I recognise him as a great talent which he is, by you ranting and calling him a cheat doesn't change that.

 

[shaz619]

Show me some quotes from expert pundits who say he is over rated? I recognise him as a great talent which he is, by you ranting and calling him a cheat doesn't change that.

You can look at him how you want to am not stopping you, am not denying he has talent but his poor performance and antics on the grandest stage of them all is something which every pundit agrees make him look like one big clown, just look at the response among the public in general he has turned himself into a meme and not the positive kind, if Pele and R9 were around now would they be inciting a similar reaction? I doubt it, because their football spoke for itself and they commanded respect.

 

[KingKhanWC]

You can look at him how you want to am not stopping you, am not denying he has talent but his poor performance and antics on the grandest stage of them all is something which every pundit agrees make him look like one big clown, just look at the response among the public in general he has turned himself into a meme and not the positive kind, if Pele and R9 were around now would they be inciting a similar reaction? I doubt it, because their football spoke for itself and they commanded respect.

I'm really interested in these pundits who you say think he is over rated? I've not come across any such quotes or articles where football writers, ex players have ever suggested he is over rated. His antics have been criticised but not his talent. So please show me?

 

[shaz619]

I'm really interested in these pundits who you say think he is over rated? I've not come across any such quotes or articles where football writers, ex players have ever suggested he is over rated. His antics have been criticised but not his talent. So please show me?

There are plenty of pundits who agree he has behaved like a clown and been poor at the WC, his talent hasn't been questioned but the fact that he doesn't command respect prove he is overly rated by those like yourself especially who put him on such a high pedestal when he got nothing to show for all his abillity on the grandest stage besides cheating and a few really nice fifa street moves I must admit

 

[KingKhanWC]

There are plenty of pundits who agree he has behaved like a clown and been poor at the WC, his talent hasn't been questioned but the fact that he doesn't command respect prove he is overly rated by those like yourself especially who put him on such a high pedestal when he got nothing to show for all his abillity on the grandest stage besides cheating and a few really nice fifa street moves I must admit

You are repeating your views, which I am aware and you are enlightened to them. Im not disputing your right to view him as you wish, of course I dont agree.

But.. You wrote

"Footballing experts, pundits and genuine fans all agree that Neymar is an overly rated clown"

Im interested in knowing the basis of this? Show me some quotes please, which you must have read?

 

[shaz619]

You are repeating your views, which I am aware and you are enlightened to them. Im not disputing your right to view him as you wish, of course I dont agree.

But.. You wrote

"Footballing experts, pundits and genuine fans all agree that Neymar is an overly rated clown"

Im interested in knowing the basis of this? Show me some quotes please, which you must have read?

Again you're repeatedly deflecting from the fact that Neymar has had a poor World Cup and are sugar coating his pathetic antics on the pitch, am interested to know the basis of him being on par with Pele and R9 despite cheating on a football pitch and more recently scoring just 2 goals in the tournament of all tournaments ? which pundit and expert agrees with your assertion that he is already up there with the greatest of all time given his 'unique abilities' despite his poor international showings ?

 

[KingKhanWC]

Again you're repeatedly deflecting from the fact that Neymar has had a poor World Cup and are sugar coating his pathetic antics on the pitch, am interested to know the basis of him being on par with Pele and R9 despite cheating on a football pitch and more recently scoring just 2 goals in the tournament of all tournaments ? which pundit and expert agrees with your assertion that he is already up there with the greatest of all time given his 'unique abilities' despite his poor international showings ?

Brazil are out and they lost to a great Belgium team. I dont think he had a poor world cup, he scored goals , created plenty of chances. Thankfully I watch football without listening to jealous commies who hate on talented players without looking at the context.

So there are no pundits you can quote?

 

[shaz619]

Brazil are out and they lost to a great Belgium team. I dont think he had a poor world cup, he scored goals , created plenty of chances. Thankfully I watch football without listening to jealous commies who hate on talented players without looking at the context.

So there are no pundits you can quote?

You've only been focusing on the tiny positives which makes you the polar opposite of those jealous commies, that's what I thought; no evidence to back up this idea that Neymar is up there with legends from his country. Neymar failed when it mattered most and his antics overshadow anything good he did because in the end he cost his team in a very big way, if he was godly tell me why he begs the ref all the time through his hollywood acting ?

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] Not Neymars biggest fan, but this was my favourite performance of his during the World Cup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyoy2_7FegI

 

[KingKhanWC]

You've only been focusing on the tiny positives which makes you the polar opposite of those jealous commies, that's what I thought; no evidence to back up this idea that Neymar is up there with legends from his country. Neymar failed when it mattered most and his antics overshadow anything good he did because in the end he cost his team in a very big way, if he was godly tell me why he begs the ref all the time through his hollywood acting ?

I've already tried to explain his issues with injuries but I cant put it any more simple. You disagree fine, it doesnt bother me. I watched every single min of every Brazil game, he made great runs, showed great passing ability, scored goals, created chances. Even against Belgium with being 2-1 it was Neymar who provided a great open goal only for his team mate to fluff the easy chance. He is only 26 and has achieved more than 99% of 26 year olds in the world, inc me and you.

 

[shaz619]

I've already tried to explain his issues with injuries but I cant put it any more simple. You disagree fine, it doesnt bother me. I watched every single min of every Brazil game, he made great runs, showed great passing ability, scored goals, created chances. Even against Belgium with being 2-1 it was Neymar who provided a great open goal only for his team mate to fluff the easy chance. He is only 26 and has achieved more than 99% of 26 year olds in the world, inc me and you.

You might be right but ultimately his poor showing in the KO game cost his country big time and he can't be defended for that and I don't buy anything you have to say with regards to Neymar and injuries that's all laughable. Whether he has achieved more or less as a 26 year old compared to me, you or other people is all subjective, we're not footballers and obviously in that field he is better then us and am sure we'd have done better then him in our own field or in other aspects of our lives. In the end football is just football, you have 22 people on a pitch that chase a ball for around 90 minutes like junglee and get paid millions for it.

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] Apologies for being confrontational recently, didn't mean any of the stuff directed at you which you may have taken as insults

 

[KingKhanWC]

You might be right but ultimately his poor showing in the KO game cost his country big time and he can't be defended for that and I don't buy anything you have to say with regards to Neymar and injuries that's all laughable. Whether he has achieved more or less as a 26 year old compared to me, you or other people is all subjective, we're not footballers and obviously in that field he is better then us and am sure we'd have done better then him in our own field or in other aspects of our lives. In the end football is just football, you have 22 people on a pitch that chase a ball for around 90 minutes like junglee and get paid millions for it.

I dont think it was his fault Brazil were knocked out. If anything the ref was to blame for not giving a blatant penalty even with VAR. But they are out and yes the whole team needs to take some responsibility but he will be back in Qatar and because I love Arab nations, I will be there supporting him in the stadium.

Im not sure what your field is so wont comment but football is so competitive worldwide. I dont big up Neymar because he is just a regular skillful Brazilian but because he is arguably one of the most skillful players to ever have played the great game. Banta aside as man who enjoys sport, Im a bit surprised you dont appreciate a great sporting talent. I dont know him as a person and I might not like him if I ever was to meet him or know but we cannot deny God given talent when we love any sport.

 

[KingKhanWC]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] Apologies for being confrontational recently, didn't mean any of the stuff directed at you which you may have taken as insults

No problem bro. Same goes for me. If England win the World Cup, we will be on the same hype.

 

[shaz619]

I dont think it was his fault Brazil were knocked out. If anything the ref was to blame for not giving a blatant penalty even with VAR. But they are out and yes the whole team needs to take some responsibility but he will be back in Qatar and because I love Arab nations, I will be there supporting him in the stadium.

Im not sure what your field is so wont comment but football is so competitive worldwide. I dont big up Neymar because he is just a regular skillful Brazilian but because he is arguably one of the most skillful players to ever have played the great game. Banta aside as man who enjoys sport, Im a bit surprised you dont appreciate a great sporting talent. I dont know him as a person and I might not like him if I ever was to meet him or know but we cannot deny God given talent when we love any sport.

He's like the boy who cried wolf, this is why I don't blame VAR for going against him in that instance because he has built up this reputation where he'd like to cheat the game to get an advantage but it back fired in a massive way. No denying his talent and ability but his behaviour needs to improve and performances in crunch game, what I put on a pedestal more then anything is the big stage and the World Cup is the pinnacle; I've criticised Messi as well but he is a proven choker, Neymar still has time on his hands to improve on the biggest stage. He may have done well for you but he should be doing way better in my eyes especially as a member of the Brazilian football team the standards are even higher, sporting talent is to be admired but I've always rated mental fortitude a lot more and how said talents perform with their backs against the wall. In a tournament where you can be immortalised forever, his most memorable moment was almost diving into that football post in KO game as Brazil got knocked out; a defeat shouldn't be pinned on one person but he does deserve a chunk of the blame especially given how impactful he is supposed to be. But yeah from a purely footballing POV he is a joy to watch given how sound he is technically.

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] Is Neymar your no.1 best footballer in the world today and do you rank him amongst the greatest already ?

 

[KingKhanWC]

He's like the boy who cried wolf, this is why I don't blame VAR for going against him in that instance because he has built up this reputation where he'd like to cheat the game to get an advantage but it back fired in a massive way. No denying his talent and ability but his behaviour needs to improve and performances in crunch game, what I put on a pedestal more then anything is the big stage and the World Cup is the pinnacle; I've criticised Messi as well but he is a proven choker, Neymar still has time on his hands to improve on the biggest stage. He may have done well for you but he should be doing way better in my eyes especially as a member of the Brazilian football team the standards are even higher, sporting talent is to be admired but I've always rated mental fortitude a lot more and how said talents perform with their backs against the wall. In a tournament where you can be immortalised forever, his most memorable moment was almost diving into that football post in KO game as Brazil got knocked out; a defeat shouldn't be pinned on one person but he does deserve a chunk of the blame especially given how impactful he is supposed to be. But yeah from a purely footballing POV he is a joy to watch given how sound he is technically.

I understand your frustrations which many others feel with his antics. As long we agree he is a great sporting talent, Im cool with that.

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] Is Neymar your no.1 best footballer in the world today and do you rank him amongst the greatest already ?

In terms of favourites, he's not even in my top. That list would consist of Salah, Messi, Ronaldo, Kevin DB and Leroy Sane atm. For me they have done things in the last 12 months which are very special, obviously for Ronaldo and Messi this is more than 12 months.

In terms of sheer God given talent Neymar has to be up there. The way he can control a ball hit at him from distance and at pace with his feet is one special talent, sometimes he does it with the wrong foot facing sidewards and it sticks to him like glue. On a good day he is very quick even while dribbling. His passing ability is second to none and his shooting is up there too. I watch football and sport in general for entertainment. Unless it's the team I support I want to see excitement on the field of play and he bring this to the game.

 

[UN talkz]

NEYMAR has joined critics who have made fun of his apparent theatrics during the World Cup in Russia.

At an auction on Thursday organised by Neymar Jr. institute, the striker appeared in public for the first time since Brazil were eliminated by Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Earlier Thursday, the Brazilian posted a video on Instagram like many others poking fun at his exaggerated reactions after being fouled during the World Cup.

“I was joking (in the social media video). Since everybody is hopping on the bandwagon, I take it as a joke. I am not upset,” the Paris Saint-Germain striker said before the auction.

In the short video, Neymar is surrounded by children who fall after he gives them a sign.

“It was just a moment I was with the kids and I decided to do it,” the striker said.

Fans, players and former soccer stars have criticised the Brazilian for his overacting on the pitch in Russia, including a tearful moment at the end of the 2-0 win against Costa Rica and a lot of rolling after being fouled by adversaries.

His advocates believe the 26-year-old needs to be more protected by referees against constant and aggressive fouling from opponents and his reactions are not as important.


Neymar also said “the grief is over” after Brazil’s World Cup elimination. “We have to choose to be happy. We have reasons to be sad, but I choose to be happy,” he said.

The Brazilian also praised his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe, who won the World Cup with France at age 19.

“He is a phenomenon, a great player. We knew that from our day-to-day with him. I am very happy he played such a great World Cup,” Neymar said.

“I speak to Mbappe almost every day. I congratulated him for the title. It will be great to welcome him back as a World Cup champion.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/footba...k=5818727414fa0b4f9a5162319ea00e61-1532068154

 

[MenInG]

Paris St-Germain forward Neymar was told "don't go blubbering" after he left the pitch in tears having suffered a fractured metatarsal.

Neymar was fouled three times in a few seconds by Moataz Zemzemi during PSG's 2-0 Coupe de France win over Stasbourg.

The 26-year-old responded by doing a "rainbow flick" over the head of Zemzemi but had to come off injured.

"It's Neymar's style, but don't come and complain when you get kicked," said Strasbourg's Anthony Goncalves.

"He is a great player, I respect him. He can enjoy himself but don't come blubbering afterwards."

However, PSG manager Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with the comments by some of the Strasbourg players and coach suggesting Neymar's behaviour provoked his opponents to cause the injury.

"It was a situation where he was fouled three times, one after the other. The referee didn't give anything. He twisted his foot," said Tuchel.

PSG said Neymar had suffered a "reactivation of the lesion of the fifth right metatarsal", adding that treatment would depend on how the injury heals in the next few days.

The former Barcelona forward, who has scored 20 goals in all competitions so far this season for the Ligue 1 leaders, injured the same ankle last February and missed the rest of the season, only returning to fitness in time to play for Brazil at the World Cup.

"Ney is worried, because it is the same foot, the same place," added Tuchel.

"When you protect players who respect others, there's no problem"
Strasbourg manager Thierry Laurey described Neymar as a "phenomenon" in his post-match comments, but also said there was "nothing malicious" in his players' actions.

"There are moments when you have to play tough, it's as simple as that," Laurey said.

"There are moments when, if you go over the limit a little bit, you have to expect that you are going to get a kick or two.

"I didn't ask my players to go and kick Neymar, but I understand why the players had had enough of someone who was looking to tease and taunt them a bit."

Thierry Laurey
Strasbourg coach Thierry Laurey has accused Neymar of "mocking" the opposition
The 54-year-old Frenchman conceded players [like Neymar] need protection but that his players "grafted for 90 minutes" to "try and stop" him.

"When you protect players who respect others, there's no problem," Laurey added

"For example, when you do a pass with your back [referring to Neymar in a match against Guingamp], when there's no reason for it, then that's mocking.

"I've seen plenty of PSG players other than Neymar who are very good at 5-0 up, but when it's 0-0 they don't show off like that.

"If Neymar plays in the same way against Manchester United [in their Champions League last 16 tie] he'll get the same reaction. Don't be surprised."

Goals from Edinson Cavani and Angel di Maria sealed the victory over Strasbourg.

Meanwhile, PSG midfielder Marco Verratti is already doubtful for the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie at Manchester United on 12 February after suffering an ankle injury during the 9-0 win over Guingamp on Saturday.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46926841

 

[MenInG]

Paris-St-Germain forward Neymar will be out for 10 weeks with a broken metatarsal, which means he will miss both legs of the club's Champions League tie against Manchester United.

The Brazil forward suffered the injury in a 2-0 French Cup victory over Strasbourg on Wednesday, 23 January.

The French champions say they have opted for a "conservative treatment".

PSG travel to Old Trafford for the first leg of their last-16 tie on 12 February, with the return on 6 March.

In a statement, the Ligue 1 side said: "Paris St-Germain gathered together a group of world-renowned medical experts at the Ooredoo Training Centre to carry out a thorough review of the injury to Neymar Jr.'s right foot.

"After detailed analysis by the specialists, a consensus was reached of a conservative treatment of Neymar Jr.'s injury to the fifth right metatarsal."

They also said that Neymar "agreed" with the decision and "is expected to return to the field within 10 weeks".

The club added: "Paris St-Germain sends its strongest support and encouragement to Neymar Jr. to overcome this injury, with the courage and determination that the player has always shown."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47055524

 

[hadi123]

Paris-St-Germain forward Neymar will be out for 10 weeks with a broken metatarsal, which means he will miss both legs of the club's Champions League tie against Manchester United.

The Brazil forward suffered the injury in a 2-0 French Cup victory over Strasbourg on Wednesday, 23 January.

The French champions say they have opted for a "conservative treatment".

PSG travel to Old Trafford for the first leg of their last-16 tie on 12 February, with the return on 6 March.

In a statement, the Ligue 1 side said: "Paris St-Germain gathered together a group of world-renowned medical experts at the Ooredoo Training Centre to carry out a thorough review of the injury to Neymar Jr.'s right foot.

"After detailed analysis by the specialists, a consensus was reached of a conservative treatment of Neymar Jr.'s injury to the fifth right metatarsal."

They also said that Neymar "agreed" with the decision and "is expected to return to the field within 10 weeks".

The club added: "Paris St-Germain sends its strongest support and encouragement to Neymar Jr. to overcome this injury, with the courage and determination that the player has always shown."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47055524

Never happy to see someone injured, but this gives United a much better chance in the CL tie against PSG

 

[MenInG]

Paris St-Germain forward Neymar has been banned by Uefa for three European games for insulting match officials on Instagram after the Champions League last-16 defeat by Manchester United.

The Brazilian called referee Damir Skomina's late penalty decision made using the video assistant referee system, a "disgrace" on social media.

Neymar, who was injured, watched United overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit.

He will now miss half of next season's Champions League group stage.

Neymar said the penalty, which was scored by Marcus Rashford, "doesn't exist".

And the 27-year-old then went on to add: "It's a disgrace. Four guys who know nothing about football watch a slow-motion replay in front of the television."

The referee reviewed footage of the ball striking the hand of PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe before awarding the visitors an injury-time penalty that gave them a 3-1 win in the second leg on 6 March, enabling them to progress on the away goals rule.

"What can he do with his hand while his back is turned?" asked Neymar, who missed both legs with a broken metatarsal.

Neymar returned to action after a three-month injury absence as a half-time substitute as PSG celebrated winning Ligue 1 by beating Monaco on Sunday.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48071175

 

[MenInG]

(Reuters) - Paris St Germain's Brazil forward Neymar was involved in an altercation with a spectator following Saturday's French Cup final with Stade Rennes, appearing in video footage to strike the fan following his team's defeat.

Stade Rennes stunned PSG 6-5 on penalties after rallying from two goals down to draw 2-2 in a match where Neymar got on the score sheet.

As the PSG squad walked up to receive their runners-up medals, Neymar initially pushed a supporter's hand away as he tried to record him on his mobile phone.

The visibly frustrated Brazilian, who had returned last week from a three-month injury layoff, then appeared in the video to jab at the spectator before walking away to collect his medal.

Neymar posted a message on Instagram after the game, saying: "Nobody likes to lose. Everyone who knows me knows how competitive I am and how much defeat shakes me.

"But losing is part of an athlete's life, it makes us grow, makes us think, makes us better. Happy to be able to play again, to score again and feel good on the pitch but the biggest feeling today is one of sadness."

Reuters has contacted PSG for comment.

Earlier this week, Neymar was suspended for three Champions League games for insulting match officials following the French side's elimination from the Champions League. PSG have qualified for next season's Champions League by winning the Ligue 1 title.

https://www.euronews.com/2019/04/28/neymar-appears-to-strike-fan-after-psg-lose-french-cup-final

 

[MenInG]

The world's most expensive player will play again for the French champions this term and will now turn his attention to the Copa America in Brazil

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has been handed a three-match suspension after punching a Rennes supporter in the aftermath of his side's Coupe de France final defeat.

The Ligue 1 champions - who had Kylian Mbappe sent off late in the game - were beaten 9-8 on penalties following a 2-2 draw at Stade de France as their hopes of a domestic double were dashed.

Neymar was then videoed attacking a fan on his way to collect his runners-up medal as the PSG team were ridiculed by the jubilant Rennes support.

Most goals conceded ever, heaviest aggregate European defeat - The shocking stats behind Man Utd’s disastrous season
The French Football Federation have now announced that the world's most expensive players will be forced to miss three domestic matches, with a further two matches suspended.

That means he will sit out Saturday's Ligue 1 clash with Angers as well as Thomas Tuchel's side's final two games of the season against Dijon and Reims.

It brings to an end a disappointing campaign for the Brazil international, who had hoped to kick-on after injury saw him miss the second half of his first season in the French capital through injury.

But despite an encouraging first few months under Tuchel's stewardship, a foot injury picked up against Strasbourg in January saw his season grind to a halt at a far from ideal time.

For the second successive season he could only watch on as his team-mates crashed out of the Champions League at the last 16 stage, this time beaten by Manchester United.

Despite holding a 2-0 lead from the first leg at Old Trafford, the Parc des Princes outfit were beaten 3-1 in the return fixture after a controversial penalty - awarded for handball by Presnel Kimpembe - was converted by Marcus Rashford in injury-time.

An angry Neymar posted an expletive-laden message on Instagram in protest at the performance of the offcials; an action that recently saw him pick up a separate three-match European suspension that will see him miss PSG's opening group games in next season's Champions League.

In their star turn's absence, PSG did go onto seal the Ligue 1 title, though they stumbled over the line somewhat with Tuchel's side currently on a run of one win in seven matches across all competitions.

That sequence included a 5-1 humbling at second-placed Lille as well as the cup final defeat to Rennes which meant they failed to win either of the domestic cup competitions in France for the first time since the 2012-13 season.

Neymar will now turn his attention towards the summer and winning the Copa America on home soil with Brazil, with the Selecao getting their tournament under way against Bolivia on June 14.

https://www.goal.com/en-bh/news/ney...three-match-ban-for/npid0c0o89nq1el2yvexjwz0c

 

[IAJ]

Overrated. Ruined Brasil’s chances in the WC last year. Seems to have lost pace as well.

 

[Kroll]

Not really as there is no doubt he is a great player. I think he is rated just about right and that is a notch below Ronaldo and Messi.

 

[MenInG]

The Brazilian football star, Neymar, has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Paris.

According to a police report filed in São Paulo, the woman alleges that the attack took place in a hotel in the city where Neymar plays for Paris St-Germain (PSG).

There has been no response to the allegations from the footballer or his representatives.

Neymar is now in Brazil training with the national team for the Copa América.

What are the allegations?
According to police documents, the woman - who has not been named - got to know Neymar on Instagram and he suggested they meet in Paris.

He provided her with an air ticket from Brazil to France and a reservation at the Hotel Sofitel Paris Arc Du Triomphe.

When Neymar came to the hotel on 15 May, he was "apparently drunk," the woman alleges.

After conversation and embraces, "at some point, Neymar became aggressive, and through violence, engaged in sexual intercourse against the will of the victim," the police document states.

The woman returned to Brazil two days later, without reporting the alleged incident to French police, because she was "emotionally shaken and afraid to register the facts in another country," the document continues.

What does Neymar's father say?
The footballer's father, Neymar dos Santos, told Band TV in Brazil on Saturday that "it is clear that it was a trap".

"If public opinion is not cleared up, and if we can't show the truth rapidly, this will snowball. If we have to show Neymar's WhatsApps and the conversations with this girl, we will," he added.

Is Neymar ready for the Copa América?
The 27-year-old forward has been stripped of the captaincy of Brazil, following recent disciplinary issues.

French football authorities banned Neymar for three matches after he hit a fan following PSG's defeat by Rennes in the Coupe de France final last month.

He was also reportedly involved in a dressing room brawl.

The Copa América - South America's national team championship - takes place in Brazil from 14 June to 7 July, with the hosts taking on Bolivia, Venezuela and Peru in Group A.

Neymar had to stop training on Tuesday when he suffered a knee strain, although the injury was not thought to be serious.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48487805

 

[MenInG]

Neymar will miss the 2019 Copa America on home soil after rupturing a ligament in his ankle during Brazil's 2-0 friendly win over Qatar in Brasilia.

The Paris St-Germain forward, 27, who was stripped of the Brazilian captaincy in May, limped off after 17 minutes.

Everton's Richarlison had put the hosts ahead after 16 minutes and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus added a second eight minutes later.

The 12-team Copa America tournament starts on Friday, 14 June.

Neymar was taken to hospital for a scan after being helped off the pitch by members of the Brazil support staff, having appeared to twist his ankle.

Brazil coach Tite, who on Monday described the forward as "indispensable" but not "irreplaceable" in the team, initially believed the injury would not be "very serious".

Neymar, who joined PSG from Barcelona for a world record 222m euros in August 2017, missed three months between January and April earlier this year after breaking a metatarsal in his right foot.

He also missed three months following surgery on the same injury in 2018, returning just in time to play in the World Cup.

Paris St-Germain team-mate Dani Alves replaced Neymar as national team captain - a role he held for eight months - following disciplinary issues that included a ban for lashing out at a fan.

The hosts are attempting to win South America's continental tournament for the first time since 2007.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48538753

 

[MenInG]

(Reuters) - Paris St Germain forward Neymar’s appeal against a three-match Champions League ban for insulting match officials following the French side’s elimination from the competition last season has been rejected, UEFA said on Wednesday.

Neymar had labelled the video assistant referee system a “disgrace” after Manchester United were awarded a decisive last-gap penalty at the Parc des Princes which they converted to advance to the quarter-finals on away goals.

The Brazilian was suspended in April for three Champions League matches and PSG appealed the decision.

“The appeal lodged by PSG is rejected. Consequently, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body’s decision of April 25 is confirmed,” UEFA said in a statement.

Neymar’s woes continue to mount this week, as Brazilian tax authorities put a freeze on his mansions and other properties amid a long-running tax dispute. [nL8N23O4PE]

In addition, Neymar in recent weeks has been accused of rape, an allegation that the Brazilian police are investigating but the player has denied.

Neymar was ruled out the Copa America in his home country because of an ankle ligament injury.

https://af.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idAFKCN1TK1KE-OZASP

 

[Zeeraq]

Barcelona VP: We don't want Neymar return

Barcelona vice president Jordi Cardoner has said Neymar wants to return to the club this summer but that the Spanish champions have not looked into bringing him back yet.

Neymar quit Barca for Paris Saint-Germain in a world record €222 million transfer two years ago but life in France has not lived up to expectations for the forward.

Sources have told ESPN FC that PSG are open to selling the Brazilian and that Barca are looking into a deal to facilitate a Camp Nou return.

However, Cardoner denied it's something the club have discussed but revealed he is aware Neymar is keen on moving back to Barcelona.

"As far as I know, Barcelona have not made any steps towards signing him, nor do [we] want to sign him," he said in a news conference on Thursday.

"The board has not looked into it, but there's a desire from the player [to return]. It seems Neymar wants to come back, or at least that's what he's expressed, but it's not something on the table. It's not true that Barca are worrying about signing Neymar.

"It's an operation we'd need to address, we don't know what will happen. It doesn't surprise me that a player that's left wants to come back.

"There aren't many places like Barca and Barcelona. There are others that left and came back, like Cesc [Fabregas]. Neymar's a great player. At the time, though, he decided to leave. Now? We can't assess it at this stage but we haven't made contact with him."

Cardoner suggested he would be against bringing Neymar back due to the way he forced an exit.

The Brazilian has also filed a lawsuit against the Catalan club due to an unpaid bonus he believes he's due from the last renewal he signed before fleeing.

"There are a lot of things about his exit which I didn't like, there are a lot of things to solve," Cardoner added.

Barca want to sign a forward this summer and sources have told ESPN FC they will execute Antoine Griezmann's buyout clause when it drops to €120m next month.

Reports in the local media, though, say they would be open to bringing in both Neymar and Antoine Griezmann.

That scenario would require the club to sell a number of players to bring in the cash to fund the deals. ESPN FC revealed in April that the club hope to bring in up to €300m in sales this summer, with Philippe Coutinho, Ivan Rakitic and Samuel Umtiti among the players who could leave.

The sales started this week with the departures of Andre Gomes, Jasper Cillessen and Marc Cardona, while goalkeeper Neto has joined from Valencia.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3886714/barcelona-vp-we-dont-want-neymar-return

 

[WC-Passion]

Neymar is a quality player, top 3 in the world and the best winger after Messi. Unfortunately his diving and off the pitch antics, alongside his move to PSG, has made people think he's some sort of second rate player who isn't even close to the greats of football. He can still carry a team and get into the team of the season by playing for six months with stats that most players would dream of getting in a full season. He's already won everything there is to win in football, unfortunately his attitude and injuries have held him back from winning Ballon d'ors.

 

[The Viper]

Neymar: Brazil forward fails to attend PSG pre-season training

Paris St-Germain say they will take "appropriate action" after Brazil striker Neymar failed to turn up for the first day of pre-season training.

The 27-year-old was due back at the club's training ground on Monday.

This forward has been linked with a move back to former club Barcelona.

"Paris St-Germain notes that Neymar Jr was not in attendance at the agreed time and place. This was without the club's prior authorisation," read a statement.

"The club regrets this situation."

Neymar joined PSG from Barcelona for a world record 222m euros (£200m) in August 2017.

He has scored 34 goals in 37 league appearances to help them to consecutive Ligue 1 titles but also been involved in a number of disciplinary incidents including being banned for three games for lashing out at a fan after PSG's shock French Cup final defeat.

He will also miss his next three European matches for insulting officials.

The former Santos forward was stripped of the Brazilian captaincy in May before suffering an ankle ankle injury during an international friendly against Qatar last month that forced him to miss his country's Copa America triumph on home soil.

Last week, Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu claimed that Neymar wants to leave PSG this summer.

According to reports in the Spanish media, Neymar has even offered to take a pay cut of 12m euros a year in order to facilitate a return to the Nou Camp, where he played between 2013 and 2017.

The Catalan side have already signed Frenkie de Jong from Ajax for an initial 75m euros (£67m) this summer and are thought to be interested in signing France forward Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48915199

 

[shebimalik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🗣 Leonardo has also confirmed that Barcelona have expressed an interest in Neymar:<br><br>"We have not received any offers. But we had, it's true, very superficial contacts (with Barcelona)." <a href="https://t.co/HGQtBa5O2Y">pic.twitter.com/HGQtBa5O2Y</a></p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1148346385751773185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[MenInG]

Neymar can leave Paris St-Germain "if there is an offer that suits everyone", says sporting director Leonardo.

The Brazil forward failed to turn up for the first day of pre-season training on Monday and PSG say they will take "appropriate action".

The 27-year-old has been linked with a move back to former club Barcelona.

Leonardo added that the French champions had "not received any offers" for Neymar but there had been "very superficial contacts" with Barcelona.

What next for Neymar?
Neymar joined PSG from Barcelona for a world record 222m euros (£200m) in August 2017.

Asked if the player had asked to leave the club, Leonardo - speaking to La Parisien - said: "It's clear to everyone. But in football, you say one thing today and tomorrow another. It's amazing but it's like that.

"Yes [I have spoken to Neymar]. I do not want to tell all the details of the conversation.

"We talked with his entourage too. Everyone knows everything. The position is clear for all participants.

"But one thing is concrete today: he still has three years of contract with us. And since we have not received an offer, we cannot discuss anything."

He added: "Neymar can leave PSG, if there is an offer that suits everyone.

"But to date, we do not know if anyone wants to buy him, or at what price. All this is not done in a day, that's for sure.

"PSG wants to rely on players who want to stay and build something big. We do not need players who would do a favour at the club by staying here."

So where is Neymar?
Brazilian media quoted Neymar's father as saying that PSG "were aware" the forward was set to miss training on Monday because of charity commitments.

"The reason was known and planned for a year as part of his activities for the Neymar Institute," Neymar Sr told Fox Sports Brazil.

"We couldn't postpone them and he will return [to PSG] on 15 July."

However, Leonardo said "these were not dates agreed with the club".

"Paris St-Germain notes that Neymar Jr was not in attendance at the agreed time and place. This was without the club's prior authorisation," read a PSG statement.

"The club regrets this situation."

Neymar has scored 34 goals in 37 league appearances for PSG to help them to consecutive Ligue 1 titles, but he has also been involved in a number of disciplinary incidents, including being banned for three games for lashing out at a fan after PSG's shock French Cup final defeat.

He will also miss the next three European matches for insulting officials.

The former Santos forward was stripped of the Brazilian captaincy in May before suffering an ankle ankle injury during an international friendly against Qatar last month that forced him to miss his country's Copa America triumph on home soil.

Last week, Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu claimed Neymar wants to leave PSG this summer.

According to reports in the Spanish media, Neymar has offered to take a pay cut of 12m euros a year to facilitate a return to the Nou Camp, where he played between 2013 and 2017.

The La Liga champions side have already signed Frenkie de Jong from Ajax for an initial 75m euros (£67m) this summer and are thought to be interested in signing France forward Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48915199

 

[MenInG]

Police investigating rape allegations against Brazilian football player Neymar say they have closed the case.

The São Paulo attorney general's office said the case was suspended due to a lack of evidence, but will be sent to prosecutors for a final decision.

The investigation was opened after Brazilian model Najila Trindade alleged the footballer attacked her in a hotel in Paris, France, in May.

Neymar has denied the accusations, saying he is being extorted.

A spokesman for Neymar told AFP that he was not able to comment on the police decision.

The case has gripped Brazil, where it has dominated newspaper headlines.

It first came to light in June, when the Paris St-Germain star released a seven minute video on Instagram revealing that he had been accused of rape. He also published Whatsapp messages and images that he claimed to be of the woman.

In the video he says he had to make them public to "prove that nothing really happened".

Ms Trindade then went public, giving a television interview and releasing footage and a video clip purportedly showing an altercation between the two.

Police later filed a defamation suit against Ms Trindade, who allegedly insinuated the force was corrupt, according to news agency AFP.

The model was also dropped by several lawyers.

Prosecutors now have 15 days to evaluate the case before a judge makes a final ruling.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-49160302

 

[MenInG]

Forward Neymar will not play for Paris St-Germain in their opening Ligue 1 fixture against Nimes, with the French champions suggesting the Brazilian could be set to leave the club.

Leonardo, PSG's sporting director, said that talks about the the 27-year-old's exit were "more advanced than before".

But the club were not ready to give their approval to a transfer, he said.

The world most expensive player has been linked with a return to Barcelona and a move to arch-rivals Real Madrid.

Neymar joined PSG in 2017 when the club, owned by the wealthy Qatar Sports Investments, paid 222m (£200m) to Neymar so that he could buy himself out of his contract.

The striker has scored 34 league goals in two seasons for the French giants, although injuries interrupted both of those campaigns.

PSG's coach Thomas Tuchel said Neymar took part in training on Saturday, but was not fully fit.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49305986

 

[MenInG]

Neymar's return to Barcelona could take a step closer on Tuesday with officials from Spain travelling to France for talks with Paris Saint-Germain, according to Sky sources.

The 27-year-old's future in Paris has been uncertain all summer but the La Liga club are stepping up their efforts with less than three weeks to go until the European transfer window shuts.

'Neymar at point of no return with PSG'

PSG are unlikely to sanction a sale unless they are able to recoup the £200m they spent on Neymar in 2017.

Neymar has been agitating for a return to Spain all summer and told the Ligue 1 champions he wanted to leave in July.

PSG have tried to convince the Brazil international to stay in the French capital but did not include him in the opening-day Ligue 1 win against Nimes on Sunday.

Real Madrid have also held talks to sign him and head coach Zinedine Zidane was coy when questioned about the possibility on Sunday.

He said: "Neymar is not [in our squad] but until September 2, anything can happen."

Neymar enjoyed four trophy-laden years in Spain with Barca, winning two league titles, a Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup.

He also won back-to-back Ligue 1 titles with PSG, scoring 51 goals in 56 appearances.

When does the European transfer window close?
Thought the transfer window was closed? Wrong. Across Europe, plenty of deals are still being done, with Premier League players still able to move to the continent.

The transfer window for Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A, Germany's Bundesliga and France's Ligue 1 closes at varying times on Monday September 2. Meanwhile, League One, League Two and Scottish clubs can also do deals until September 2.

https://www.skysports.com/football/...-to-france-for-talks-over-psg-forwards-return

 

[Abdullah719]

Neymar: Paris St-Germain reject Barcelona & Real Madrid bids for Brazil forward

Barcelona and Real Madrid have made unsuccessful offers for Paris St-Germain forward Neymar, says BBC Radio 5 Live's Guillem Balague.

Neymar's former club Barcelona are believed to have offered 100m euros (£92.4m) plus Philippe Coutinho.

Ivan Rakitic was also discussed with the French club as part of the deal for the 27-year-old Brazil international.

Real have put forward a deal that includes money as well as Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez.

PSG asked for Vinicius Junior but Real did not put his name in the frame.

Neither bid has been accepted, but it is thought PSG would prefer to sell to Real.

Neymar became the world's most expensive player in 2017 when PSG paid him 222m (£205m) so that he could buy himself out of his contract at Barcelona.

The striker has scored 34 league goals in two seasons for the French champions, although injuries interrupted both of those campaigns.

PSG fans held up a banner telling Neymar to "go away" on Sunday as he missed his side's Ligue 1 opener against Nimes after sporting director Leonardo said on the eve of the game that talks about the Brazilian's exit were "more advanced than before".

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49352211

 

[MenInG]

Neymar would take a pay cut of 15 million euros (£13.7m) to rejoin Barcelona from Paris St-Germain, says BBC Radio 5 Live's Guillem Balague.

The Spanish giants are believed to have made several offers for the Brazil international, including one of 100m euros (£92.4m) plus Philippe Coutinho.

However, those bids have been rejected with PSG holding out for more money.

"The player is happy to reduce his wages from 38 million euros net to 23 million euros net," said Balague.

"It is an interesting situation at Barcelona. They feel they have to try really hard to get him back.

"Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique and Luis Suarez want him back but also the president Josep Maria Bartomeu has two more years in his mandate and he wants to leave a big legacy. Can you imagine all those players that have been mentioned and Neymar as well?"

Neymar is currently training alone at PSG, although that is understood to be part of a scheduled programme rather than related to the transfer saga.

Real Madrid have also put forward a deal that includes money as well as Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez but, like Barcelona's bid, that has been rejected.

Listen to more from Guillem Balague on the BBC Radio 5 live European Football Daily Podcast

Barca boss Ernesto Valverde was non-committal when asked about Neymar in a news conference previewing Friday's La Liga opener between the defending champions and Athletic Bilbao.

Valverde lamented the fact the transfer window does not close until 2 September and insisted he was "very happy with the squad".

"It's inconvenient and it's not logical," he said about the transfer window.

"The normal thing would be that the team you start with is the same one that will compete for the whole season.

"Now we have two weeks until the transfer window shuts and you can't breathe easily until then. I'm very happy with the squad I have at the moment but I don't know what will happen next.

"Neymar belongs to PSG and we'll see what happens but I can't say anything more about him."

Messi to miss season opener
Messi scored 51 goals in 50 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions in 2018-19 but will miss the start of this season because of a calf injury.

The Argentina international has not trained ahead of Friday's game at San Mames and Valverde said: "We are not going to take risks with any player, even less with Leo.

"He hasn't trained or played with the team. We will wait a while but his recovery process is going well."

Friday's game will be broadcast on ITV after the broadcaster agreed a continuation of their La Liga partnership to screen the Spanish top flight on terrestrial TV this season.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49363124

 

[The Viper]

Barcelona ‘progress’ in Neymar talks

Barcelona are making progress in their attempts to re-sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain, Sky Sports News understands.

A Barcelona delegation, including club CEO Oscar Grau, held productive talks with PSG general manager Jean-Claude Blanc and sporting director Leonardo in Paris today.

But a deal has yet to be agreed and no formal offer has been made thus far.

Real Madrid also remain in talks to sign him before the transfer window closes in Spain on September 2.

Sky Sports News understands the figures under discussion over a potential transfer from PSG to Barcelona are around €170m-€180m (£153-£163m), plus a player.

According to Sky sources, the Catalan club are expected to make a loan offer which will come with an obligation to buy the forward.

The world's most expensive footballer swapped the Nou Camp for the Parc des Princes in 2017, in a £200m transfer.

In July, the 27-year-old told the Ligue 1 champions that he wanted to leave after two seasons.

Neymar was left out of PSG's squad for their 4-0 win over Toulouse on Sunday amid speculation about his future.

Meanwhile, former Brazilian international striker Rivaldo has claimed Neymar should have "never left" the Nou Camp.

The ex-Barcelona forward, who scored 130 goals in 235 matches in all competitions for the La Liga giants, took to Instagram, saying: "His departure from Barcelona was wrong, he should never have left one of the biggest clubs in the world.

"But he is eager to come back and resume what he has done. Let the Barcelona president and everyone on the board not let Neymar go to another club.

"I hope it gets resolved with PSG and he can get back to where he should never have left."

https://www.skysports.com/football/...ke-progress-in-talks-with-paris-saint-germain

 

[sweep_shot]

Not a fan of Neymar. Dives too much.

I find him overrated.

 

[Saj]

News reports saying that he is staying at PSG for the rest of his contract.