Brazilian football star Neymar has claimed that he and Lionel Messi went through a challenging period during their last few months at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Despite Messi’s triumphant return to Paris as the FIFA World Cup 2022 winner and the tournament’s best player, he faced criticism from PSG fans, particularly the ultras, for their disappointing performance in the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League. PSG was eliminated by Bayern Munich with a 3-0 aggregate score, where their star-studded attacking lineup failed to deliver.
In an interview with Brazilian outlet Globo, Neymar provided insights into their shared experience, expressing dissatisfaction with their final months in Paris.
“We lived through hell, both he and I. We get upset because we’re not there for nothing, we’re there to do our best, be champions, try to make history,” Neymar revealed, emphasizing their shared goal of achieving success together. Both Neymar and Messi were subsequently linked to moves to the Saudi Pro League, with Messi choosing Inter Miami and Neymar signing with Al-Hilal.
Neymar also commented on Messi’s departure from PSG, stating, “Messi left in a way that, for football, he didn’t deserve… he was unfairly treated in my opinion.” Nevertheless, Neymar expressed his happiness for Messi’s World Cup victory, believing it was a just reward for the football legend.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
This season he played in total 3 times for 210 minutes for Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi scored 1 goal for Inter Miami. He procured twice assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 14th in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami won 3-2 against Sporting KC.
Inter Miami performance and stats
Inter Miami is currently 14th in the Major League Soccer with 28 points.
In the last 26 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 14 times. In its last match, Inter Miami won 3-2 against Sporting KC.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 30 goals and conceding 39.
Inter Miami will play the next match in Major League Soccer against Atlanta United on Saturday 16th of September in Atlanta.
Neymar
This season he played in total 20 times for 1552 minutes for Ligue 1.
Neymar scored 13 goals for Paris Saint Germain. He procured 11 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Ligue 1. In the last match Paris Saint Germain won 4-1 against Olympique Lyonnais. The next match in Ligue 1 will be against Nice.
Brazil performance and stats
Brazil is currently playing the WC Qualification South America. It won its previous match 5-1 against Bolivia.
Brazil will play the next match in WC Qualification South America against Peru on Wednesday 13th of September in Maturín. The prediction is Brazil winning the match.