Just read a couple of garbage articles about Neymar and I've observed this to be a trend about British fans who have always spoken with disdain about Neymar. I get it: there's much about Neymar's swagger, and gamesmanship that isn't particularly appealing to British fans who pride themselves (often in the most deluded, conceited ways) on their appreciation for fair play and sportsmanship, but the way many people deride Neymar is astounding.
If Neymar didn't play in the shadow of 2 of the greatest players of all time for the entirety of his career, he would have at worst a reputation on par with the likes of Ronaldinho and Rivaldo. Many Man U fans were talking most of the garbage about Neymar in the threads I read today. Neymar is a better player than many legends that played for Man U: the likes of Rooney, Giggs, Cantona. And you talk about the guy like you're talking about Robinho. A lot of the criticism for his performance today was pretty silly given he's just returning from injury and barely trained, and still managed the games big moment of inspiration. He was an idiot though for holding out to take the last penalty.
Neymar probably made the wrong move to PSG (may as well have gone to Madrid when he had the chance) and it almost feels like he's in semi-retirement. But a guy that has 77 international goals in the most competitive confederation (where there are no San Marinos, Andorras and Gibraltars) deserves a lot more respect than he gets.
Brit Fans Have Dumb Opinions About Neymar
posted on 10/12/22
Was funny Kaka saying in Brazil Ronaldo is just a fat man.
posted on 10/12/22
comment by Lisandro The King Martinez (U10026)
posted 8 minutes ago
Was funny Kaka saying in Brazil Ronaldo is just a fat man.
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In what context? A joke? An insult?
posted on 10/12/22
https://amp.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/12/09/639303b5ca4741b6048b45fc.html
posted on 10/12/22
comment by Striketeam7 - the smartest person you know - Bronze medal khunt 2022 - Buy..Bellingham and another mid 20s Thiago type...lets just call him "frank" (U18109)
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comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 4 minutes ago
As I mentioned in an earlier article people don't like him or rate him that highly because of his histrionics IMO.
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And the fact he just won’t accept that he is going bald
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No he’s not - he’s pulling it out to improve his popularity - he heard most men like a baldy phanny.
posted on 10/12/22
comment by Lisandro The King Martinez (U10026)
posted 1 minute ago
https://amp.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/12/09/639303b5ca4741b6048b45fc.html
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I think Kaka and various other Brazilian legends have maybe spent a little too much time in Europe and forget what, for example, hundred-millionaire Neymar’s tax evasion means to the huge proportion of the Brazilian population struggling to feed their families on the less than EUR200 per month minimum wage.
Not every European mega rich footballer dedicates a great deal of their time and money to humanitarian projects, but their Brazilian counterparts have a reputation at home for being money-burning playboys with zero respect for their roots who do shiiiit all to give back.
posted on 10/12/22
A rich conservative out of touch with the common man, well I never.
posted on 10/12/22
comment by Lisandro The King Martinez (U10026)
posted 32 seconds ago
A rich conservative out of touch with the common man, well I never.
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Actively campaigning against the interests of the common (impoverished and disenfranchised) man, indeed.
posted on 10/12/22
comment by Prof Rosso Curtice - mapping SOTY polling trends in real time (U17054)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Lisandro The King Martinez (U10026)
posted 32 seconds ago
A rich conservative out of touch with the common man, well I never.
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Actively campaigning against the interests of the common (impoverished and disenfranchised) man, indeed.
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Must be pretty heartbreaking for those people that grew up idolising these legendary players.
posted on 10/12/22
Ok calm down everyone
posted on 10/12/22
I wouldn't say Neymar is far more consistent than Rivaldo, but rather that he's enjoyed a far longer elite career. Rivaldo was a fairly late bloomer, but his performances during the half dozen or so seasons he spent in Spain were very consistent indeed, and he also performed consistently for Brazil over roughly the same period.
As for the impact of Neymar's private life and political affiliations on how people appraise his talent, it might be a major factor at present, but I don't think it'll count for all that much as regards how he's remembered as a footballer, and the more time elapses, the less relevant it will seem. Very few players are remembered nowadays for their political leanings, and as for their private lives, most of the more reprehensible characters are looked back upon as lovable rogues.