Neymar has named Brazil team-mate Vinicius Junior as the "ugliest" footballer he has played with in a savage interview.
- Al-Hilal star called Vinicius Jr. ugly
- Also named the toughest opponent he has faced
- Neymar-less Brazil in action at Copa America 2024
WHAT HAPPENED?
In a viral social media video, where Neymar can be seen answering rapid-fire questions while giving an interview, the 32-year-old surprisingly said that he considers Vinicius Junior to be the most unattractive player he has ever played with in his career.
WHAT NEYMAR SAID
The interviewer asked the Brazil icon which teammate of his he considers to be the ugliest one to which the attacker said, "I played with a lot of ugly people. With all due respect, Vinicius Junior. I’m sorry, I love you, but he’s very funny. Ugly but funny."
نيمار :
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• قدوتك في كرة القدم : اليكس دي سوزا
• افضل من شاهدته يلعب : ميسي
• افضل من لعبت معه بعد ميسي : انيستا
• الحلم الاكبر : كأس العالم
• افضل من لعبت ضده : تياغو سيلفا
• افضل محور : كاسيميرو
• افضل حارس لعبت ضده : نافاس و نوير
• افضل هدف : مع سانتوس 2011
• اهم هدف :… pic.twitter.com/S7xwbBQDMv
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player was also asked about the toughest player he has ever played against, to which he gave Thiago Silva's name. Neymar has faced his former Selecao colleague on multiple occasions in the Champions League in the past.
WHAT NEXT?
Neymar was in attendance at SoFi Stadium on Tuesday as Brazil began their Copa America 2024 journey with a goalless draw against Costa Rica. The Selecao will be next seen in action on Saturday against Paraguay.