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Neymar Slams Raphinha’s Ballon D’Or Placement As “Big Joke”

September 23, 2025 8:26 am

Brazilian superstar Neymar has openly criticized Raphinha’s fifth-place finish in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings, calling it “a big joke” in a post on his Instagram account. The comment comes as reactions flood in from fans, pundits, and players alike, many of whom believe the Barcelona forward had a season worthy of a higher standing.

Official results show that Raphinha finished 5th in the 2025 Ballon d’Or, behind Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal, Vitinha, and Mohamed Salah. Neymar’s outburst reflects a sense of injustice shared by a portion of the football community, who believe Raphinha’s performances—across goals, assists, and decisive contributions—were …

Neymar Has ‘Matured’ As A Person And Player – Marquinhos

November 25, 2019 4:35 pm

When Paris Saint-Germain travel to Spain on Tuesday to face Real Madrid in the Champions League it will be with a Neymar who has, according to his teammate Marquinhos, grown up.

“Neymar has lived things that have matured him as a person, and as a player,” the PSG vice-captain told AFP.

There is no doubt that there have been plenty of concerns for the French side over their record 222 million euro signing since he joined from Barcelona in 2017.

The 27-year-old forward has helped PSG to two titles in a weak Ligue 1 but has failed to inspire …

Neymar Set For Latest Comeback

November 21, 2019 3:01 pm

Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel has again been left frustrated by Neymar after the Brazilian took time out from recovering from his latest injury to fly to Madrid for the Davis Cup tennis this week.

“I am not his Dad, I’m not the police,” said an exasperated Tuchel on Thursday, a day before PSG host Lille in Ligue 1.

That match is set to see the world’s most expensive player make his return from a hamstring injury suffered playing for Brazil against Nigeria on October 13.

“I am his coach, and he has been training well. Did I like the …

Barcelona Eyes Chukwueze As Replacement For Neymar

October 16, 2019 6:51 am

There are strong indications that Super Eagles’ rising star, Samuel Chukwueze, may be on his way out of Spanish LaLiga side, Villarreal.

Gol Digital said Barcelona remains interested in signing PSG forward Neymar, with Ousmane Dembelé struggling with injuries since his move to the Camp Nou from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2017.

The Spanish champions would have to pay crazy money to re-sign Neymar and they have lined up a move for Chukwueze in case they fail to land the Brazil superstar.

Although Villarreal have inserted a release clause of €63 million into the Nigerian’s latest contract, …

Neymar Limps Off As Brazil – Nigeria Match Ends In Draw

October 13, 2019 12:09 pm

The return of Neymar to Champions League action may be delayed after the Paris Saint-Germain forward limped off after just 12 minutes of Brazil’s friendly against Nigeria on Sunday.

The 27-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes against Senegal on Thursday, clutched his hamstring after eight minutes and was replaced by Philippe Coutinho shortly after.

Neymar, who was playing his 101st international, is now a doubt for PSG’s Champions League meeting with Club Brugge on October 22. He has missed the first two rounds because of a UEFA suspension.

He was injured while on national duty back in June when …