Tag: Neymar

Fake Neymar had so many Brazil fans convinced that the real Neymar was in the stands with them

That’s NOT Neymar!

While Brazil will be without PSG star Neymar for at least the rest of the group stage, there was a Neymar present for Monday’s Group G matchup with Switzerland at Stadium 974.

It just wasn’t THE Neymar.

We’ve seen quite a few sports doppelgängers in the stands over the years. Whether it be Fake Klay or Fake Andy Reid, the impersonations are usually easy to distinguish from the actual subjects.

The same can’t be said for the Fake Neymar over in Qatar. The guy — who had an uncanny resemblance to Neymar along with what appeared to be the same tattoos — had an entire section of the stadium fooled. This was the scene as Fake Neymar was spotted in the stands — security detail and all.

Those Brazil fans really thought the real Neymar was taking in the match with them. But the Nike shoes were a pretty blatant giveaway as Neymar is a Puma athlete.

Imagine going through the effort to copy Neymar’s tattoos but mess up the shoe sponsor — that’s wild.

Still fans thought the effort was great, and it was. The dude looks like Neymar!

Neymar will miss Brazil’s match against Switzerland with ankle injury

Reports in Brazil suggested that the forward would be out for the remainder of the group stage

Neymar will miss Brazil’s next World Cup match against Switzerland with an ankle injury, team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar has confirmed.

The forward went down under a heavy challenge against Serbia on Thursday in Brazil’s World Cup opener, a 2-0 victory.

There were fears of a serious injury after Neymar was seen distraught on the bench after being withdrawn, followed by the sight of his badly swollen ankle.

O Globo has reported that Neymar will be out for the remainder of the group stage, but Lasmer would only go as far as to rule him (as well as defender Danilo) out for the team’s game against Switzerland on Monday.

“Neymar and Danilo started treatment yesterday (Thursday) immediately after our game,” Lasmer said in a video released by Brazil. “Today (Friday) in the morning they were reassessed and as we had already advanced in yesterday’s interview, through today’s physical assessment we thought it was important to do an image exam, an MRI so that we had more data on the evolution of the two players.

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“The scans showed a lateral ligament injury to Neymar’s right ankle along with a small bone swelling. And a medial ligament injury to Danilo’s left ankle. Players remain in treatment. It is very important for us to be very calm, peaceful, this assessment will be carried out daily so that we have information and make the best decisions based on that.

“We can already say that we will not have the two players for our next game, but they remain in treatment with our objective of trying to recover in time for this competition.”

After facing Switzerland, Brazil will complete group play on December 2 against Cameroon. Should it avoid catastrophe, the Selecao’s next match would be either December 5 or 6 in the round of 16.

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Neymar’s ankle injury could be a big problem for Brazil

Brazil won the battle against Serbia, but it may have lost the war

Brazil won its World Cup opener against Serbia, but it may have suffered a major loss as Neymar went down with an ankle injury in Thursday’s game.

Neymar went down under a rough second-half challenge from Nikola Milenkovic. After playing on for 11 minutes, the Brazil star was withdrawn in the 80th minute.

It wasn’t clear how bad the injury was, but two images painted a worrying picture for Brazil.

Neymar was shown on the bench distraught, nearly in tears, suggesting he was concerned about his ability to carry on at the tournament. Then there was the sight of his extremely swollen right ankle as he limped off the pitch.

TOPSHOT – Brazil’s forward #10 Neymar walks with a swollen ankle at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Brazil and Serbia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

Cameras also captured Neymar walking very gingerly after the game.

Neymar to get MRI

Brazil made its team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar available at the post-game press conference following the 2-0 win over Serbia.

“Neymar had an injury on the right ankle, direct trauma,” said Lasmar. “Due to the shock that he had with the knee of the Serbian player, we started immediately the treatment on the bench. He continued with the treatment with the physiotherapy.

“We need 24-48 hours to have a better understanding through the MRI. Tomorrow we will have a new assessment. Now we need to wait, we cannot make any premature comments on his evolution. We need to wait.”

Though Lasmar sounded a note of caution, Brazil coach Tite was more bullish on his star’s chances of playing more at the World Cup.

“Neymar, he felt this pain throughout the game,” Tite said. “But he decided to stay on the pitch to help the team. It’s remarkable that he could bear this pain while the team is playing.

“You can be sure that Neymar will play in the World Cup. He will play in the Cup.”

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Canelo destrona a Messi como el deportista latino más influyente

La lista contempla búsquedas en línea, actividad en redes sociales, rendimiento y la opinión de los expertos

La intensa actividad del Canelo Álvarez este 2022 con cuatro peleas en un año, algo poco común en el mexicano le rindió frutos más allá de sus ingresos en su cuenta bancaria, pues fue nombrado el deportista latino más influyente del año.

El boxeador mexicano superó a Lionel Messi quien ostentaba el título de ser el latino más influyente, pero según ESPN y FiveThirtyEight el Canelo transcendió como el deportista que más búsquedas arrojó en internet, entre otros parámetros.

La lista contempla búsquedas en línea, actividad en redes sociales, rendimiento y la opinión de los expertos quienes eligieron a Álvarez por encima de figuras como Messi o Neymar.

Pero el Canelo no es el único mexicano que aparece en el listado, pues le acompaña el Checo Pérez quien se ha ganado el cariño de los latinos por sus grandes actuaciones en la Fórmula 1, el Chicharito Hernández quien ha sido nominado a ser MVP de la temporada de la MLS y Brandon Moreno quien se proclamó campeón en su división en la UFC.

Aquí la lista completa:

  1. Canelo Álvarez (boxeador)
  2. Lionel Messi (futbolista)
  3. Neymar Jr (futbolista)
  4. Amanda Nunes (luchadora artes marciales mixtas)
  5. Checo Pérez (piloto)
  6. Ryan García (boxeador)
  7. Jorge Masvidal (luchador artes marciales mixtas)
  8. Chicharito Hernández (futbolista)
  9. Nate Díaz (luchador artes marciales mixtas)
  10. Karl Anthony (basquetbolista)
  11. Vladimir Guerrero (beisbolista)
  12. Brandon Moreno (luchador artes marciales mixtas)
  13. Francisco Lindor (beisbolista)
  14. Julianna Peña (luchadora artes marciales mixtas)
  15. Amanda Serrano (boxeadora)

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Neymar is under fire for his support of Jair Bolsonaro

The Brazil and PSG star has taken some heat for his support of the far-right leader

Neymar has hit back at criticism over his support of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

Ahead of Sunday’s election the Brazil and PSG star appeared in a TikTok video endorsing Bolsonaro, who then used the video on his own Twitter account.

In a campaign stop on Wednesday, Bolsonaro also visited a non-profit youth institute set up by Neymar.

Bolsonaro is currently trailing in the polls to former Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, who is looking to retake the office from the far-right leader.

The current president has been aiming to sow doubt over the integrity of Brazil’s voting system, a move that many fear is the precursor to an attempted coup in the case of his defeat at the polls.

Amid a host of criticism over his support of Bolsonaro, Neymar tweeted on Friday: “They talk about democracy and a lot of things, but when someone has a different opinion they are attacked by the very people who talk about democracy. Go figure.”

Neymar is not the only Brazilian player to endorse Bolsanaro, as Tottenham winger Lucas Moura told YouTube channel Cara a Tapa earlier this month: “I don’t see a perfect presidential candidate but I can’t deny that Bolosonaro is the closest to what I believe.”

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Budweiser World Cup commercial features Neymar, Sterling and Messi

Budweiser featured three of the game’s biggest stars in its World Cup ad

The major World Cup sponsors are beginning to release their commercials for the tournament, and Budweiser certainly brought out some serious star power for their spot.

Neymar, Lionel Messi and Raheem Sterling star in the beer’s “The World is Yours to Take” campaign, with the commercial focusing on the three stars in the tunnel getting set to take the field.

Tears for Fears provide the soundtrack with a remix of their 1985 smash hit “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.”

“As sponsor of the FIFA World Cup for more than 30 years, we wanted to capture the infectious global energy of football fans everywhere to encourage people to find the conviction to go for greatness, no matter what the journey to get there might look like,” said Budweiser’s Global Vice President of Marketing Todd Allen.

“Determination to overcome challenges in the name of achieving greatness, like we’ve seen countless times from Messi, Neymar Jr., and Sterling, is an inspiration to us and to fans around the world. We hope our new campaign reminds fans that no matter what stands in your way, the world is yours to take.”

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Neymar after yellow card: Football is getting boring and we can’t celebrate

The PSG star was given a questionable yellow for celebrating his goal on Wednesday

Even though PSG won on Wednesday, Neymar was not exactly in a great mood after the game.

The Brazilian star scored his side’s third goal in a 3-1 Champions League win at Maccabi Haifa, wrapping up the three points with an 88th-minute strike.

But after Neymar did his most recent signature celebration — in which he places his hands on either side of his head while sticking out his tongue — referee Daniel Siebert gave him a yellow card.

It was a strange decision, given Neymar did not leave the field of play and kept his shirt on. After the game, Neymar said the referee actually apologized to him, but the 30-year-old still voiced his frustration with the decision.

“I just met the referee and talked to him. He apologized. But now I already have the yellow card,” Neymar said in the mixed zone.

“This is a complete lack of respect for the players. The referees have to be there to protect us. What happened to me today is very sad. Football is getting boring and we can’t celebrate. This is a lack of respect not only for me, but for football.”

The Brazilian also took to social media to complain, posting a picture on Twitter of his celebration with a Portuguese hashtag that, in English, translated to “free the celebration Daniel Siebert” and a caption that read: “I’m asking now, OK?”

Neymar is off to an incredible start this season, scoring 11 goals and adding seven assists in just 10 games so far.

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Video: El golazo de Neymar con asistencia de Messi para victoria del PSG

El PSG derrotó por la mínima diferencia al Stade Brestois por la Ligue 1 con un soberbio gol anotado por Neymar con un gran pase de Lionel Messi. Al minuto 30 del primer tiempo el astro argentino se combinó con el astro brasileño para hacer un gol …

El PSG derrotó por la mínima diferencia al Stade Brestois por la Ligue 1 con un soberbio gol anotado por Neymar con un gran pase de Lionel Messi.

Al minuto 30 del primer tiempo el astro argentino se combinó con el astro brasileño para hacer un gol de fantasía que encendió las redes por la calidad tanto del pase como en la definición.

Messi tomó la pelota cerca de medio campo y visualizó el movimiento del brasileño por lo que lanzó el esférico al área con una comba perfecta para que Neymar controlara de gran manera y definiera de manera magistral.

Lionel Messi sumó su asistencia 17 en lo que va del 2022, siete en la presenta campaña siendo el máximo pasador en todas las ligas top europeas y aunque sigue la falta de gol, se está convirtiendo en un generador de juego para su equipo incluyendo el mayor número de oportunidades generadas.

El triunfo del PSG en el Parque de los Príncipes se consiguió no solo por el golazo que se mandaron el 10 de Argentina y Brasil, también Donnarumma hizo lo propio al atajar un penal y conservar el marcador para su equipo.

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Toulouse vs. Paris Saint-Germain, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, how to watch Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain will hit the road on Wednesday when they face Toulouse for the first time since the 2018-19 season at Stadium TFC.

Paris Saint-Germain will hit the road on Wednesday when they face Toulouse for the first time since the 2018-19 season at Stadium TFC. PSG is coming off a 1-1 draw, their first draw of the campaign as they look to get back to their winning ways on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Toulouse is coming off their first loss of the Ligue 1 season, falling to Nantes 3-1.

This will be a great match today, here is everything you need to know to catch the action this afternoon.

Toulouse vs. Paris Saint-Germain

  • When: Wednesday, August 31
  • Time: 2:55 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS En Español
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

League 1 Starting Lineups

Toulouse possible starting lineup:
Dupe; Aboukhlal, Nicolaisen, Rouault, Desler; Ratao, van den Boomen, Spierings, Dejaegere, Chaibi; Dallinga

Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:
Donnarumma; Bernat, Kimpembe, Marquinhos; Pereira, Verratti, Sanches, Hakimi; Icardi, Neymar; Mbappe

League 1 Odds and betting lines

League 1 odds were last updated Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Toulouse (+775) vs. PSG (-400)

Draw: +575

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La extraña frase del entrenador del PSG sobre una posible salida de Neymar

El mercado es el mercado y la temporada apenas está arrancando así que todavía podemos esperar varios movimientos dentro del futbol europeo.

Las cosas están que arden en el vestidor del PSG. Kylian Mbappé ha dejado muy claro que no está cómodo con Neymar. Mientras tanto, Neymar sigue siendo Neymar, con sus indisciplinas y escándalos.

Aún así, el brasileño sigue bien plantado con el equipo parisino, lo que nos podría hacer pensar que su permanencia ya está establecida. Sin embargo, este viernes en rueda de prensa, el entrenador del PSG Cristophe Galtier soltó un extraño comentario sobre una posible salida del astro.

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“El mercado siempre depara sorpresas, muchas sorpresas”, aseguró Galtier.

Ah caray. Parece que hasta él se sorprendió de lo que dijo porque rápidamente agregó algo más para disipar un poco esa sensación de que podría haber anunciado una salida de Ney.

“No he escuchado a Ney decir que se quiera ir. Trabaja bien, tiene un buen rendimiento y no me parece que sea un jugador que esté esperando algo. Pero el mercado es el mercado”, agregó.

Y sí, el mercado es el mercado, y la temporada apenas está arrancando así que todavía podemos esperar varios movimientos dentro del futbol europeo. La pregunta es, ¿quién quiere a Ney?

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