This script reflects on the career of Brazilian footballer Neymar Junior, highlighting his early promise and successes, particularly during his time with Barcelona. The narrator recalls Neymar's impressive performances in the 2013 Confederations Cup, where he led Brazil to victory and was named the tournament's best player. This success led to his transfer to Barcelona, where he formed a formidable partnership with Lionel Messi and won numerous titles, including the Champions League.
However, the script also notes that Neymar's career has been marred by injuries, fake fouls, and a lack of discipline, particularly after his move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The narrator suggests that Neymar's decline began in Paris, where he was often injured and failed to live up to expectations.
Despite this, the script highlights some of Neymar's most memorable moments, including his goal in the 2016 Olympics and his performance in the 2017 Champions League comeback against PSG. The narrator concludes that Neymar's golden era is behind him and that he is now on the verge of leaving PSG, with his future uncertain.
Here are the key facts from the text, numbered and in short sentences:
1. Neymar Junior is 31 years old as of August 2023.
2. Neymar is practically divorced from PSG, the club he joined after leaving Barcelona.
3. Neymar's last World Cup was in 2022, which he said would be his last without pain or glory.
4. Neymar has spent more time on the ground than playing on the field in recent seasons.
5. Neymar was blessed by Ronaldinho himself and was seen as the heir to Ronaldinho's and Pelé's stature.
6. Neymar won the 2013 Confederations Cup with Brazil.
7. Neymar played for Barcelona from 2013 to 2017.
8. Neymar won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015.
9. Neymar's most beastly year was 2015, where he scored 10 great goals in the league, Copa del Rey, and Champions League.
10. Neymar scored three goals in the group stage of the Champions League against PSG, Ajax, and APOEL.
11. Neymar scored a double against Bayern Munich in the semifinals of the Champions League.
12. Neymar scored the winning goal in the Champions League final against Juventus in 2015.
13. Neymar's decline began after joining PSG in 2017.
14. Neymar has been injured frequently since joining PSG.
15. Neymar missed the Copa América in 2019 due to an injury.
16. Neymar was not called up to start the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to an injury.
17. Neymar scored a goal in the 127th minute of the Olympic final against Germany in 2016.
18. Neymar won the gold medal with Brazil in the 2016 Olympics.
19. Neymar has a tattoo of the Olympic gold medal on his skin.
20. Neymar is on the verge of leaving PSG and may continue to play in Europe, leave for Arabia, or return to Brazil.