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NEYMAR IN GOLDEN BOOT PICTURE

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Paris Saint Germain (PSG) star Neymar has been one of the standout players in the Champions League this season and he’s in the hunt to win the Golden Boot at the end of the season. PSG were drawn in a tricky Champions League group but they were able to scale through the test thanks to the brilliance of Neymar.


The French giants were drawn in Group G alongside Premier League heavyweights Manchester United, German Bundesliga team RB Leipzig andTurkish champions Istanbul Basaksehir. Neymar scored six goals for PSG as they finished as the group winners. The Brazilian player saved the best for the last with his hattrick against Istanbul Basaksehir in the final game in Group H. Neymar scored three goals as PSG thrashed their Turkish opponents 5-1 at home to secure their spot in the round of 16 of the competition as group winners. PSG ended up as Group H winners ahead of RB Leipzig by virtue of the away goals rule and a better goal difference. The two teams finished their respective group campaigns with the same point. Continue reading “NEYMAR IN GOLDEN BOOT PICTURE” →

PLAYER THREATENED DUE TO NEYMAR INJURY

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Lyon midfielder Thiago Mendes has received death threats for the part he played in the ankle injury that initially left Neymar facing race against time to be fit for the Champions League round of 16 clash with former club Barcelona in two months’ time. However, those fears have been allayed by the medical team at Paris Saint Germain (PSG). It was revealed that Neymar could even be back for the league meeting with Lille on Sunday night.

Neymar suffered an ankle injury at the weekend following a tackle by Thiago Mendes and he had to be stretchered off. The Brazilian international was visibly in tears while he left the field during the home game with Lyon, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for Neymar and his PSG teammates with Zimbabwean player TinoKadeweregetting the only goal of the game. Continue reading “PLAYER THREATENED DUE TO NEYMAR INJURY” →

NEYMAR RULED OUT OF URUGUAY CLASH

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Five-time world champions Brazil won’t be without star player Neymar for their tough World Cup qualifier at Uruguay on Tuesday night. The Paris Saint Germain (PSG) attacker missed out on the Venzeuela clash on Friday and he’s also expected to sit out the biggest test of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the Brazilians later this week. He picked up a groin problem during the Champions League trip to Turkish champions Istanbul Basaksehir and has failed to recover in time for any of the Brazil games this month.

Brazil have faced Bolivia (home), Peru (away) and Venezuela (home) in the first three qualifiers and the trip to Uruguay represents a different test and the game has taken a more difficult outlook with the absence of leading scorer Neymar. Continue reading “NEYMAR RULED OUT OF URUGUAY CLASH” →

Neymar: I am Staying with PSG

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Brazilian star striker who plays for the French side Paris Saint Germain has confirmed that he will continue to play for the club side this season. This sets to rest all speculation about him moving out on a huge deal to another European club. The grapevine was abuzz with stories about his possible move out of France in the upcoming season. It was believed Barcelona among others had shown interest in him. But that was before the pandemic broke out.


With the Coronavirus pandemic having put high priced deals on the back burner, there weren’t many suitors available for him now. His last appearance for PSG was against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final last month. PSG was beaten by the ruthless German club Bayern Munich 1 nil in Lisbon in that match.
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Summer of 2021: Neymar Returns to Barcelona

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The much-awaited return date for Neymar to Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain has been confirmed finally by the club. The Catalan club has said that their ex-winger is set to make his return this season. It was 2017 summer when Neymar confirmed that he will be leaving Camp Nou for a world-record fee amount of 222 million Euros. His Spain departure was also not taken well by many Barcelona officials and players and they felt that the winger is being forcefully pushed for the move.

 

However, despite the bad mood that formed between Neymar and the club when he signed for PSG, space was left behind and that was quite evident. Since then, the Blaugrana have not been able to fill the role that Neymar left to the club in the left-wing position. The signings of Phillipe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele were done by the club as possible replacements, covering up the left space being the main motive. But unfortunately, both the signings failed miserably. And from that point of time, Barcelona is running behind the Brazilian to get him signed once again to get back their form.
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TOTTENHAM POSTPONED TRANSFER TALK DUE TO CONVID19

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Tottenhams talks with Fenerbahçe over the potential signing Vedat Muriqi have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Kosovan international and has been a prolific scorer at the club since joining in the summer, with Spurs keen to try him out as a potential new backup to leading forward Harry Kane.

Spurs have been hit hard with injuries to strikers this season. Star striker Kane has been out since January and he is not expected to play till later in May. Son also got injured later I’m February leading to the frustration of the manager. The two players will be fortunate to help the club out during the season run in. They will return to play in the later part of the season. The season will run deep into the summer. UEFA have postponed the summer European championship to allow the domestic leagues to reach a conclusion.

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NEYMAR TO FEATURE AGAINST DORTMUND

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Paris St Germain star Neymar Jr is expected to feature in the crucial clash against German side Borussia Dortmund when the Champions League resumes, as per reports. The 28-year old wants to feature in the action especially as Dortmund have been in fine form of recent.


The club medical staff do not want to risk the Brazilian following the bruised rib injury he picked up in the league fixture against Montpellier earlier this month. During workout, he was in noticeable pains and the club want him off the fixture, but the player and his entourage are hopeful he would feature in the Tuesday encounter in Germany.
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TUCHEL READY TO LET NEYMAR GO

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Paris Saint Germain coach Thomas Tuchel left out Brazilian star boy Neymar on the bench on Tuesday night as the Parisians lined up to take on one of the best sides in Europe: Real Madrid.

When PSG paid a ridiculous activation clause to force Neymar’s move to Paris, sitting on the bench when they faced the top dogs of European football was certainly not part of the deal.

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WILL INJURIES ALLOW NEYMAR HIT POTENTIAL?

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With the latest injury to Brazilian sensation Neymar, it is becoming apparent that he might never fulfil his potential. The 27-year old was supposed to lead his national team to end their winless streak against Nigeria but within minutes he limped off, frustrated with another hamstring concern.


Paris St-Germain has confirmed that Neymar would be out for a month, extending his off-action time. This setback means Neymar might sit out up to six games, including crucial Champions League games. The last 18 months has seen Neymar miss lot of games, struggle to pay off investments in him, lose out in competition for the world’s best players, amongst others.
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Neymar Offered to Real Madrid by PSG Twice

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Apparently, Paris Saint-Germain or PSG have offered an opportunity for buying the renowned footballer Neymar twice this summer to Real Madrid. He has been Real Madrid’s world-record signing player. It is understood that Brazil international will be facing the chopping block at the Parc des Princes as the Ligue 1 champions look will be undergoing a refurbish regarding their identity this summer. Notably, Neymar has been linked up with his return to Barcelona, the football club for which he played earlier. But Marca, the spokesperson for Real Madrid, claimed that the chief of PSG or Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has offered the chance to sign the 27-year-old to Madrid on two occasions. The opportunity was given to them much before the new season.

 

According to reports, the relationship between PSG and Barcelona has been an all-time low. There has been an ongoing bad feeling among the clubs regarding how the initial move for Neymar was conducted towards the French capital. It was added by Marca that Paris Saint-Germain does not trust the possibility for Neymar moving back to Camp Nou this summer and their decision-makers preferred to see the Brazilian player never returning to Barcelona that will prompt them to approach Real Madrid twice.
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