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17 Jan

Mbappé ‘jealous’ after Messi joined PSG – Neymar

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Brazil superstar Neymar has claimed that his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé became “a little jealous” after Lionel Messi joined the club in August 2021. Messi made the move to PSG from Barcelona on a free transfer. Speaking in a podcast hosted by his compatriot Romário, Neymar also admitted that big egos affected performances in important matches at the French club. The 32-year-old made this statement after Romário asked whether Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid this season, “is annoying.” “No, he is not. I have my issues with him, we had a little fight, but he was fundamental for…

19 Oct

Neymar To Have Surgery After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

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Brazil and Al-Hilal forward Neymar will have surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee while on international duty. The 31-year-old was taken off on a stretcher in tears during the 2-0 defeat by Uruguay on Tuesday. He landed awkwardly after a challenge in the first half of the 2026 World Cup qualifier in Montevideo. “It’s a very sad time, the worst,” Neymar wrote on Instagram. “I know I’m strong, but this time I’m going to need my family and friends even more.” It is unclear how long Neymar will be out for but the…

18 Oct

Lionel Messi Scores Twice For Argentina Against Peru As Brazil’s Neymar Suffers Injury

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Lionel Messi became the all-time top scorer in South American World Cup qualifying with both goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Peru. Messi, 36, opened the scoring after 32 minutes and added a second with a spectacular finish moments later. He now has 31 goals in Conmebol World Cup qualifiers, surpassing Luis Suarez 29 for Uruguay. "This team is incredible. Every time they play they are very close to being the best in history," Messi said. "On a game level I think we have grown. After winning the World Cup we are confident, very loose, more united and firm. Hopefully…

04 Jul

Neymar Fined $3.3 Million For Building Lake In His Mansion

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Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has been hit with 16 million reais (£2.6m/$3.3m) fine for building a lake at his Brazilian mansion. WHAT HAPPENED? It was revealed on June 22 that the 31-year-old was the subject of an investigation by the local council in Mangaratiba – a coastal town that sits to the south of Rio de Janeiro – as a result of several “irregularities” in a lavish construction project. Work was brought to a halt at that time, with Neymar now paying the price for failing to follow planning rules and allowing building to take place without the relevant licenses.…

05 Jun

‘It Didn’t Turn Out As We Thought” – Neymar’s Message To Departing Teammate Messi

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Brazilian international Neymar has sent a parting message to his departing Paris Saint-Germain teammate Lionel Messi. In a Facebook post sighted by GhanaWeb, Neymar acknowledged that Messi's time in Paris did not yield the expected results, while wishing him the best of luck in his next career adventure. "Brother, it didn't turn out as we thought, but we gave it our best. It was a pleasure to share two more years with you. Good luck in your new journey, and be happy. I love you," Neymar wrote. Messi played a key role in helping PSG secure two consecutive French Ligue…

22 Feb

Paris St-Germain Say Neymar Has Suffered Ankle Ligament Damage

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Paris St-Germain say Brazil forward Neymar has “sprained his ankle” and suffered “some ligament damage”. The 31-year-old picked up the injury in the second half of his side’s win against Lille at the weekend and was carried off on a stretcher. PSG added Neymar would “undergo further tests at the start of next week”. The French champions will try to overturn a 1-0 deficit at Bayern Munich in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League tie on 8 March. Neymar has scored 18 goals and registered 17 assists for PSG this season, with two goals and three assists coming in the…

25 Jan

‘I Watched His Skills On YouTube’ – Kofi Kyereh Names Neymar As His Childhood Idol

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Ghana international Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has disclosed that he idolised Brazilian star Neymar while growing up. Kofi Kyereh: Neymar was my childhood idol, I watched his skills on YouTube Kyereh has seen his career massively uplifted in the last 12 months after playing for Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the World Cup in Qatar. The 26-year-old also secured a big move from St. Pauli to Freiburg last summer and has already scored two goals for the Bundesliga side. <img class="image lazyloaded imgWithMetaData" title="Kofi Kyereh playing for the Black Stars" src="data:;base64," alt="Kofi Kyereh playing for the Black Stars" width="720" height="480"…

05 Jan

Messi & Neymar Both Ruled Out Of PSG’s French Cup Clash With Chateauroux As Galtier Reveals Stance On World Cup Ovation For Argentina Star

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Lionel Messi and Neymar have been ruled out of Paris Saint-Germain’s Coupe de France clash with Chateauroux on Friday. Coupe de France clash on Friday Brazilian forward being rested Argentine icon only just back in training WHAT HAPPENED? The superstar forwards will not be risked in domestic cup competition against third tier opposition, with both men easing their way back into club action at PSG following 2022 World Cup duty. Neymar has taken in one outing since returning from Qatar, and picked up a red card in said contest, while Messi has only recently been welcomed back into training by…

06 Dec

World Cup 2022: Brazil Put Down The Biggest Marker At Qatar Tournament

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Brazil coach Tite did not produce the night’s smoothest dance moves but the sight of the sober-suited elder statesman gyrating with his players on the touchline epitomised this football carnival. Tite cut an incongruous figure among his players but he simply could not resist joining a communal samba as Brazil put down the biggest marker at this World Cup with a dazzling victory against South Korea that sets up a quarter-final with Croatia on Friday. And what a moment it was that inspired Tite, 61, to let it all hang out, as Brazil produced the tournament’s best football in a…

25 Nov

Neymar To Miss Two World Cup Games

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Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s next two World Cup games after sustaining ligament damage in his right ankle, says their team doctor. The 30-year-old was replaced in the 80th minute of Thursday’s 2-0 win over Serbia after a heavy tackle from Nikola Milenkovic. Neymar sat with his face covered while receiving treatment and pictures showed his right ankle was heavily swollen. Right-back Danilo will also miss the next two games with ankle damage. Brazil face Switzerland in their second Group G game on Monday (16:00 GMT), before playing Cameroon next Friday.