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“I Didn’t Leave Barcelona to Be the Best in the World at PSG” – Neymar Opens Up

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2 months ago

January 18, 2025

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Neymar Jr has finally opened up about his decision to leave Barcelona during the 2017/18 season.

In an interview with Brazilian football legend Romário, Neymar shared the personal motivations behind his departure.

Neymar joined Barcelona in the 2013/14 season from Santos FC in a high-profile $90 million transfer. Over four seasons, Neymar won numerous titles, including the UEFA Champions League, La Liga, and Copa del Rey.

However, fans were stunned when he announced his transfer to PSG in 2017. Rumors swirled that he left to step out of Messi’s shadow and cement himself as the world’s best player. Neymar has now clarified his reasons.

“I didn’t leave Barcelona to become the best player in the world at PSG,” Neymar told Romário. “When I told Messi I was leaving, he asked, ‘Why? Do you want to be the best player in the world? I can help you achieve that.’ But I told him no. It wasn’t about that—it was personal.”

Neymar admitted financial benefits played a role in his decision but emphasized that the opportunity to reunite with his Brazilian teammates was a big factor.

“At PSG, there were Brazilians I wanted to play with—Thiago Silva, Dani Alves, Marquinhos, Lucas Moura. They were all my friends, and I wanted to share the pitch with them.”

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Chelsea’s Romeo Lavia Suffers Injury Setback Ahead of Tottenham Spurs Clash

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11 hours ago

April 2, 2025

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Chelsea suffers a major blow to the team just before their Premier League match with Tottenham on Thursday. It was reported that player Romeo Lavia recently sustained an injury.

Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca informs the public of the player’s recently sustained injury. He then confirms Lavia’s absence in the Spurs happening this Thursday at Stanford Bridge.

In a brief interview with the press, the Chelsea manager shared the update and information concerning Lavia. “He was doing better in terms of progress but unfortunately, one or two days ago he had a small problem, so we will see in the next hours.”

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Chelsea Midfielder Romeo Lavia Suffers Injury Setback and Will Miss Tottenham Clash

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11 hours ago

April 2, 2025

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Chelsea have been dealt a fresh injury setback ahead of their Premier League clash with Tottenham on Thursday.

Midfielder Romeo Lavia has suffered another injury, ruling him out of the game at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed that the 21-year-old picked up a setback during training just days before the match.

“He was making progress, but unfortunately, he had a small issue recently. We’ll have to assess him in the coming hours,” Maresca said.

Lavia, who joined Chelsea from Southampton in 2023, has struggled with injuries since arriving at the club, limiting his playing time.

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Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad Set for Unity Cup Match in London

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11 hours ago

April 2, 2025

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Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago are set to compete in the Unity Cup, an invitational tournament taking place in London this May.

Jamaica’s Reggae Boys will go head-to-head with Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors in the first semi-final on Tuesday, May 27. The following day, Wednesday, May 28, will see West African giants Nigeria and Ghana battle it out in the second semi-final.

The tournament will wrap up on Saturday, May 31, with the third-place match and the highly anticipated final, where the champions will claim the Unity Cup 2025.

In addition to the tournament, Nigeria has a friendly lined up against Russia in June as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles will be gearing up for crucial clashes against Rwanda and South Africa in September.