The average football fanatic would probably describe him as: a miraculous talent with a poor attitude. Neymar however, like most great footballers, he has a very high opinion of himself and often fails to acknowledge his flaws. Even now, when reflecting on his time at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), he seems oblivious to the fact that neither he nor his teammates were brought to the Parc des Princes to dominate French football. They were brought in to be the best in Europe—and they failed.Neymar’s father talked about his son’s futureOn the flip side, the Qatari sheikhs believed that money could buy anything in football, but in the end, they turned the club into a circus. Yet, during Neymar’s six seasons at PSG, the team won five Ligue 1 titles and even reached the Champions League final in the 2019/2020 season. For the Brazilian, that’s more than enough and should be respected—likely more than it actually is in Paris.”My experience in Paris was both good and bad. Good, because in a football sense, I was at the peak of my career. Bad, because I was often injured and missed many ends of seasons. But I won’t forget the good times, especially that Champions League final. We could have won; it was decided by small details” Neymar said in an interview with Marion Bartoli on Radio Monte Carlo.Buffon claims in his autobiography: “Neymar deserves five Ballon d’Ors”The Brazilian then explained what happened, from his point of view.”My first season was magnificent; I was genuinely well-received. But the last two or three weren’t the same. It’s incredible how I was treated, and Lionel Messi experienced the same. In my opinion, it was unfair because I always gave my all on the pitch. I’m not angry, but I was a bit sad about the fans’ behavior, especially when they came to my house, tried to get in, insulted me, or even threatened to attack me. For me, that was a red line” he admitted.Arabian fiasco with Neymar – each stepping out on the pitch cost Al Hilal €34,000,000?!Neymar also said that he spent his best years in Paris, but also voiced his opinion about the club‘s executives.”There was no respect anymore. I respect Paris Saint-Germain as a club and will always support them. I hold no negative feelings toward the club. But I do feel some bitterness toward the people running it and a section of the fans. Still, that’s in the past. I spent six years in Paris—longer than anywhere else. I had great moments and sad moments. My relationship with the fans mostly fell in the sad category. But in terms of football, I’ve never played better, and my conscience is clear”.🇧🇷Neymar Jr. For PSG🏟Games: 173 (14,446 Mins)⚽️Goals: 118 (28 pk, 8 fk, 5 hdr)🎯Assists: 70🅰️Non-Opta: 29📊G/A Per 90: 1.17Team% : 217/431 (50.35%)Clutch% : 98/182 (53.85%) pic.twitter.com/BAaA9DerrZ— MHMD (@Mhmds702) December 16, 2024 Paris Saint-Germain is now in the past, and his present is with Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.”I just wasn’t happy at Paris Saint-Germain anymore. Neither the club nor the coach wanted me anymore. They told me as much, so I made my decision. I liked Al Hilal’s offer. I got to know the club, the local culture, and the league. I was surprised by the warm welcome and the kindness of the fans here. The league is growing, and so is our team. I’m confident I made the right decision. I’m really happy here. Every player who comes here is surprised by the quality of the league” he said. The only mystery is how Neymar has felt that quality—since joining Al Hilal, he has only played seven matches. Injuries have kept him sidelined for more than 60.##NAJAVA_MECA_8571448##
