Tag: Neymar
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UCL: Easier facing PSG without Neymar – De Jong
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong insists they face PSG with optimism. De Jong knows that Barcelona face an uphill battle as they try to overturn their 4-1 first leg deficit against their Champions League round 16 opponents, but he believes the continued injury absence of Neymar helps the Catalan club out. The Brazilian won’t be…
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UCL: Neymar to miss 2nd leg clash against Barca
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed Neymar will not face former club Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday after deciding to take no risks with the Brazilian’s fitness as he works his way back from an adductor injury. The 29-year-old forward has been out of action since picking up a knock in a French Cup clash…
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Neymar commits future to PSG amidst Barcelona woes
Neymar has pledged his future to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), declaring that he is now ‘truly happy’ at Parc des Princes and effectively ruling out a return to former club Barcelona. Previously, Neymar was keen on a return to Barcelona as the Spanish club tried to sign him but failed. Then, reports were rife that Neymar…
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EPL: Almiron scores after 20 seconds as Newcastle whip West Brom
Miguel Almiron scored in 20 seconds as Newcastle returned from their coronavirus hiatus to beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1, while under-fire Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prepared for a crucial derby against Manchester City on Saturday. Playing for the first time since their match against Aston Villa was postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak…
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Neymar cools Barca return talk
PSG star Neymar insists he’s never considered leaving the club. Neymar continues to be linked with a return to Barcelona. But he says: “I am very happy here in Paris. “I am very happy at the club, with my teammates. The idea of leaving does not cross my mind. “We need to talk. We have…
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Laporta dismisses Neymar urging Messi to make PSG move
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta insists he’s unconcerned over comments made by PSG star Neymar last night. After victory at Champions League opponents Manchester United, Neymar declared he wanted to play again with former Barca teammate Lionel Messi, hinting he wants the Argentine to join him in Paris. Neymar stated: “I would like to play…
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Barca won’t re-sign Neymar if I’m president – Freixa
Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Freixa has ruled out bringing Neymar back to the club. Before his resignation, former president Josep Maria Bartomeu had explored re-signing Neymar from PSG this year. But Freixa has made it clear there’d be no place for the Brazil captain at Barca should he win the January 24 election. “Neymar, due…
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UCL: Neymar penalty eases pressure Thomas Tuchel
Neymar’s first-half penalty helped ease the pressure on boss Thomas Tuchel as Paris-St Germain leapfrogged RB Leipzig in Group H of the Champions League. The Brazilian scored his first goal in six matches in the competition after Angel di Maria had been fouled. Julian Nagelsmann’s side rallied but some wasteful finishing prevented them from equalising.…
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Neymar to Ramos: Mbappe and I will renew if you sign for PSG
Kylian Mbappe is prepared to sign a new contract and stay with PSG – if Sergio Ramos arrives from Real Madrid. That’s according to Spanish pundit Alfredo Duro, when speaking on El Chiringuito. PSG are prepared to offer Ramos a three-year contract worth €60m to convince him to leave Madrid. Duro says PSG captain Neymar…
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Neymar to sue Barca over unpaid bonuses
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar is prepared to sue former club Barcelona for a total of €60m over bonuses which the Brazilian claims not to have received. The 28-year-old joined the Blaugrana back in 2013 but shocked the world when he decided to leave Camp Nou after only four years. Neymar became unsettled in Catalonia and…