Tag: Neymar
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Zuniga’s father’s fears amidst death threats
Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga has received death threats following the devastating challenge he made on Brazil playmaker Neymar in the World Cup, leaving his father fearing for the safety of his son and family. Zuniga ended Neymar’s World Cup dreams at quarter-final stage by committing a shocking challenge in which it appeared that the…
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Brazil star justifies World Cup flop
Brazil’s prized playmaker Neymar has explained why his national team experienced such a woeful World Cup this summer, blaming ‘poor preparation’ and the fact Brazilians simply ‘train with less determination’ when in their home country. Neymar Jr was fast-looking to be the star of his national team this summer. That is, until he got knocked…
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Neymar: Messi deserved Golden Ball
Brazilian playmaker Neymar has tried to silence critics of his Barcelona team mate Lionel Messi who are of the opinion the Argentine ace was not the worthy winner of the World Cup Golden Ball award. Brazil’s poster-boy spoke out in an interview with Rede Globo during which he backed his Barca comrade as ‘at least’…
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Colombian star fearing for his life after Neymar injury
Colombian defender Juan Zuniga has discussed how he feared for his life after being involved in injuring Brazilian Neymar’s back. The pair faced off in the quarter-final as the two South American sides battled for a place in the final four at the Brazil World Cup this summer. Zuniga, who was involved in several tough…
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Barcelona set to release ‘new’ Messi
The arrival of Luis Enrique at Barcelona is set to release a ‘new’ Lionel Messi with the Argentine forward set to play in various positions next season. Messi, has been pinnacle to Barcelona’s recent successes and has hit the headlines for his incredible goalscoring ability, but with the addition of Luis Suarez (a number nine)…
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Stoke target Barcelona striker
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is working on a loan deal which would bring Barcelona forward Bojan to the Britannia Stadium for the 2014-2015 season, according to The Stoke Sentinel. Hughes is said to have long-since admired the 23-year-old Catalonia international forward and the two are reported to have met in the UK this week…
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Neymar supporting Argentina in World Cup final
Barcelona and Brazil forward Neymar has discussed who he wants to win the World Cup final, picking Argentina over Germany due to his friendship with Leo Messi and Javier Mascherano. The young forward joined Barcelona last summer and works alongside Messi and Mascherano at the club, so it is only natural that he wants the…
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United legend tips van Gaal to fail
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes Red Devils manager-in-waiting Louis van Gaal and hitman Robin van Persie will not taste World Cup glory in Brazil. Boss van Gaal is hoping his star striker shakes off fitness doubts to lead the line for Holland in tonight’s eagerly-anticipated semi-final showdown with Argentina. A place in Sunday’s…
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Germany coach: Brazil’s brutality is beyond what I see in Europe
Just hours after FIFA announced it would not take any action against Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga for his devastating challenge on Neymar, Germany coach Joachim Loew flipped matters in defence of the defeated side by describing Brazil’s attacking strategies as “brutal.” The German, who is busy preparing his side for their highly-anticipated semi final…
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Shrink helped Brazil players cope with loss of Neymar
Brazil national team psychiatrist Regina Brandao was called upon to help the Brazil players get their heads around the World Cup injury absence of Neymar in order to mentally prepare them for what is set to be their toughest fixture of the tournament yet – the semi-final against Germany tonight. In a FIFA press conference…
