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  • Ligue 1: Messi, Neymar booed by PSG fans

    Ligue 1: Messi, Neymar booed by PSG fans

    Lionel and Neymar were booed by Paris Saint-Germain fans on Sunday in their first game since their dramatic Champions League loss to Real Madrid on Wednesday.

    The Ligue 1 leaders took on Bordeaux and both players were roundly booed by the home supporters and their every touch jeered.

    However, there was no such treatment for Kylian Mbappe, who is likely to move to Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer.

    At one point during the first half, the fans booed as Messi and Neymar stood over a free-kick and then sarcastically cheered when Neymar hit his effort over the bar.

    PSG eventually won 3-0, with Mbappe, Neymar and Paredes scoring the goals.

    The victory moves them 15 points clear at the top and continues their march toward the title

  • Neymar finally speaks on fight with PSG goalie, Donnarumma

    Neymar finally speaks on fight with PSG goalie, Donnarumma

    PSG Brazilian forward,Neymar has dismissed as untrue the fight between him and goalie Gianluigi Dannarumma after their 3-1 round of 16 champions league loss to Real Madrid.

    Real Madrid defeated PSG by 3-2 on aggregate to exit the competition in the round of 16,

    Reports had emerged from MARCA that Neymar had an argument with Donnarumma in the dressing room after PSG’s loss to Real Madrid, adding that the Brazilian criticized the goalkeeper for his mistake that led to Benzema’s opening goal.

    Denying the report, Neymar has released the screenshot of their last conversation between him and the goalie, admiting that their relationship is very perfect.

    The chat reads :“Ciao Ney. I’m sorry about yesterday. This news is unacceptable,” Donnarumma wrote.

    “Mate! Relax! This can happen in football. We are a team and we are with you. You’re still very young and you’re going to win loads! Keep your head up and let’s keep going. Hug,” replied Neymar.

     

    The Brazilian superstar then wrote : “I hate coming here and talking about the news, but the stuff in the previous post is a lie.

    ”some persons in the media are just up to some mischiefs” He said

  • I tried every means to return to Barca – Neymar

    I tried every means to return to Barca – Neymar

    Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar has revealed that he “tried everything” to return to Barcelona before Lionel Messi’s move to Paris.

    PSG paid a world-record €222 million (£185m/$252m) fee to sign Neymar from Barca in 2017, bringing to an end his hugely successful four-year stint at Camp Nou.

    Neymar recorded plenty of goals and assists in his first two seasons at PSG, but also struggled with niggling injuries and ill-discipline, with supporters seemingly turning against him following an incident after the French Cup final in 2019 that saw him punch a spectator.

    The forward was strongly linked with a move back to Barca in the summer transfer window of the same year, but a deal never materialised and he has since worked his way back into favour with the PSG faithful.

    “I tried to return to Barca. We tried everything, but it wasn’t possible,” Neymar confirmed when quizzed on the saga on the Fenomenos podcast.

  • Pochettino defends Messi, says Neymar could start at Nantes

    Pochettino defends Messi, says Neymar could start at Nantes

    Mauricio Pochettino has moved to defend Lionel Messi after the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward missed a penalty kick against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

    Although Kylian Mbappe’s superb late winner put the Parisians on the brink of the 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Messi’s performance in the first leg game drew criticism.

    Since his first season in the competition (2004/2005), no player has missed more UEFA Champions League penalty kicks than Messi, who has failed with five kicks.

    But speaking ahead of PSG’s Ligue 1 trip to Nantes on Saturday, Pochettino launched a strong defence of his fellow Argentinian.

    “Messi is the best in the world,” said former Tottenham manager Pochettino. “A player like him, with his experience, and what he means, is the essence of football.

    “If you want to explain to someone what football is all about, it is Leo Messi.

    “In no way will missing a penalty kick affect his confidence. That is impossible. If anyone thinks that, they do not understand this sport.

    “I am pleased with his performance. He played well [against Real Madrid], which was down to his ability to link difference pieces together on the pitch.

    The former FC Barcelona captain was joined on the pitch against Real Madrid by Neymar, and the substitute provided the assist for Mbappe’s match-winning strike with a sumptuous backheel.

    Pochettino has confirmed the Brazilian is now in contention to make his first start since suffering an ankle injury against Saint-Etienne last November.

    “Neymar could start [against Nantes],” Pochettino said on Friday.

    “He has been doing well in training, and he has been very focused at every stage of his recovery, showing his commitment to get back to his best level and help the team.

    “We hope that he is over these problems now, and through playing competitive games, that he can reach his best level.”

    Neymar has suffered a plethora of injury issues since making his own move from Barcelona to Paris in 2017.

    He has failed to make over 20 Ligue 1 starts in a single season to date.

    However, the Brazilian has managed 59 goals and 34 assists in his 80 league appearances for the capital club.

  • Police arrest hacker accused of stealing from Neymar

    Police arrest hacker accused of stealing from Neymar

    Brazilian police have arrested a man they believe hacked into Neymar’s bank accounts and repeatedly stole small sums of money totaling more than 40,000 dollars, officials in Sao Paulo said.

    Police said the alleged hacker worked at an unnamed bank where the Paris St-Germain (PSG) and Brazil player and his business manager father had accounts.

    The 20-year-old was arrested on Wednesday “for defrauding bank clients”, a police statement said.

    Although the police did not name the player in the statement, the officer in charge of the case said it was Neymar.

    He explained how the alleged theft occurred to Brazilian TV show Brasil Urgente.

    “What did this lad do?” said Fabio Pinheiro Lopes. “He got the password of his office colleague and stole small amounts of money from famous people with high net worth.”

    “These people didn’t notice. He made (a transfer) of 10,000 (reais) (1,912.59 dollars), then another of 10,000, then 20,000, and then 50,0000 and the total came to 200,000.”

    Lopes said the account affected was Neymar’s and that his father likely controlled the funds.

    “When they discovered they called the bank. The bank reimbursed the victim and investigated who was behind it,” he said.

    Neymar’s press officer did not comment on the case when contacted by Reuters.

  • Neymar resumes training ahead of Champions League clash with Real Madrid

    Neymar resumes training ahead of Champions League clash with Real Madrid

    Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, who turned 30 on Friday, has returned to training, ahead of their forthcoming Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

    His progress is very good

    The club’s coach, Mauricio Pochettino, said on Thursday that Neymar will not be fit for PSG’s Ligue 1 match on Friday against Rennes, four days before a Champions League last-16 first-leg clash with Real Madrid.

    “He will not be in the squad for Rennes. His progress is very good. All the great players want to play the big games. He has the experience and maturity to manage himself, and channel his energy, to arrive in the best conditions when he can play,” Pochettino said.

     

    Adding that the player was back training with the first team squad.

    The Brazilian has been out of action for more than two months after he was stretchered off with an ankle injury during their 3-1 victory over Saint-Etienne on November 28.

     

    PSG’s Champions League campaign resumes on Tuesday when they host Real Madrid in the first-leg of their Round of 16 clashes.

     

    Neymar took part in a 15-minute session at training Thursday morning and pictured laughing alongside his team-mates, including Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

     

    His return to training will give PSG fans some hope that they start him alongside Messi and Mbappe against Los Blancos.

     

    However, since Neymar’s arrival in 2017, he has missed five of his team’s eight Champions League last 16 appearances due to various injuries, including the double-header against Barcelona last season.

  • Cisse blasts Neymar: You’ve become spoilt brat

    Cisse blasts Neymar: You’ve become spoilt brat

    Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Edouard Cisse has lambasted Brazilian forward, Neymar, describing him as a ‘spoilt brat.’

    Cisse, a former France international, who played for the Ligue 1 giants for 10 years between 1997 and 2007, pointed out that Neymar fared significantly better while at Barcelona.

    “At Barcelona, there was a structure,” Cisse told Le Parisien, according to Marca.

    “[Neymar] had a cleaner style of play, although he dribbled more.

    “His job was to break the defensive line, make the difference, and pass the ball to General [Lionel] Messi.

    “He did it so well that he became his ‘alter ego’.”

    Cisse, who made 186 appearances for PSG, scoring 8 goals, and also played for Rennes, West Ham United, Monaco, among others, went on to point out that the Brazil International encountered an entirely different situation in France.

    “In Paris, they gave him the keys and they let him do what he wanted,” he continued.

    “He is a great player, no one can dispute that, but he has become a spoilt brat and he bosses everyone around.”

  • Lukaku to pass Neymar as most expensive player ever

    Lukaku to pass Neymar as most expensive player ever

    Romelu Lukaku’s return to Chelsea is set to make him the most expensive player ever in football.

    The Inter Milan striker is close to re-joining Chelsea – ten years after first doing so – with Inter Milan accepting a £97.5million bid.

    It means he will have cost the most in joint transfers ever, surpassing Neymar’s prior record of £246.6m, reports The Sun.

    The Brazilian moved from Santos, to Barcelona and then PSG in a world-record £198m deal in 2017.

    But with Lukaku now heading back to Stamford Bridge, it will see his total transfer fees rocket to £293.5m.

    The forward started his career with Anderlecht in his homeland before signing for Chelsea for £10m in 2011.

    But after three years, and just 15 games with no goals, Lukaku was sold to Everton for £28m in 2014.

    Lukaku snubbed interest from Chelsea to move to Old Trafford, where he enjoyed mixed success as their No9.

    He scored 42 goals in 96 matches but failed to fit in United’s style as he was again moved on.

    Inter signed the Belgian for £74m in 2019 in a move which rejuvenated Lukaku.

  • Neymar desperate to beat close friend Messi in Copa America final

    Neymar desperate to beat close friend Messi in Copa America final

    Neymar will be putting his friendship with former FC Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi aside as he chases his first Copa America title with Brazil in Saturday’s final.

    Brazil take on Argentina in the decider at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, with both players pursuing their first-ever continental crowns.

    Messi’s Argentina have not won the Copa since 1993, while injury meant Neymar was not part of the Brazil squad which triumphed in 2019.

    The pair have a close friendship from Neymar’s four years in Barcelona, while they have both dominated this Copa.

    Messi leads the Copa with four goals and five assists, while Neymar has contributed two goals and three assists for hosts Brazil.

    “Messi is, as I’ve always said, the best player I’ve ever seen play and he’s a great friend,” Neymar said.

    “But now we’re in a final, we’re rivals. I want to win and I really want to win this title, which will be my first Copa America.

    “Messi has been looking for his first title with the national team for many years, and every time we [Brazil] are not present at the tournament, I cheered for him.

    “That’s what I’ve been cheering for in the 2014 World Cup final, when he faced Germany.

    “Now Brazil is in the dispute, so our friendship is on the line [laughs]. The respect between us in still great but only one can win.”

    He added: “When you’re friends with someone, it’s hard to forget the friendship you have… but for example when you play video games with a friend, you want to beat him anyway. It’ll be the same thing on Saturday.”

    Neymar also hit out on Instagram about Brazilian fans who have turned on the national team and opted to support rivals Argentina.

    “I’m Brazilian with a lot of pride, with a lot of love. My dream was always to be in the Brazilian national team and hear the fans singing,” he wrote.

    “I’ve never supported or will support against anything Brazil is competing for, whatever the sport or modelling contest.”

    Brazil are chasing their 10th Copa title, while Argentina are looking to end their 28-year wait to add to their 14 continental crowns.

    Argentina have won five games in a row, including their semi-final victory over Colombia, and are unbeaten across their past 19 games.

    Brazil are undefeated in their past 13 games and have only conceded two goals at Copa America 2021.

  • Pele reveals Brazil player to break his record

    Pele reveals Brazil player to break his record

    Football legend Pele says that he is rooting for the “always smiling” Neymar to break his all-time Brazilian goal record of 77 after the Paris Saint-Germain forward took his tally to 68 by scoring against Peru.

    Neymar was in tears after scoring for the Selecao in a 4-0 win over Peru in the Copa America, explaining how it had been a difficult few years for his nation and that he just wants to make his people proud.

    And Pele, widely considered one of the greatest players ever, commented that it was “impossible not to smile back” when watching Neymar express himself on a football pitch.

    “Every time I see this boy, he is smiling,” wrote Pele. “It’s impossible not to smile back. It is contagious.

    “I, like all Brazilians, am always happy when I see him playing. Today, he took another step towards my goalscoring record for the Selecao. And I’m rooting for him to get there, with the same joy I’ve had since I saw him play for the first time.”