It is an understatement to say that Neymar was not spared by the public at the Parc des Princes, this Sunday, at midday during the Parisian success against Bordeaux (3-0). Like Messi, he was booed every time the ball was taken, especially from the ultras. Worse: after scoring PSG’s second goal, his name was shouted down while Michel Montana, the Park’s announcer, shouted out the name of the Brazilian striker. Instead of shouting “Neymar! “, the public responded with a bronca each time he launched: “Da Silva Santos Junior…”
Mauricio Pochettino wouldn’t say if Neymar and Messi were particularly affected by the public attitude. “We all are,” replied the coach, having experienced “sadness” at the Park this Sunday.
While Kylian Mbappé, the only acclaimed Parisian four days after the elimination in the knockout stages of the Champions League in Madrid, went to attend the PSG handball match against Nantes with his family after the match, Neymar left for Barcelona taking advantage of the rest granted to players until Tuesday. Accompanied by his father, he found his son Davi and his mother, his ex-girlfriend, Carol Dantas.
And he has often used social networks to convey his state of mind. At first, he relayed the message of support from Luis Suarez, his former Barça partner. “As always, football has no memory. I will always be with you ! I love you very much, ”claimed this one in a story on Instagram.
After a message to God, Neymar published images of a basketball game with his 10-year-old son Davi. Then, he published an Instagram post in the evening where he addressed his son in particular: “Glad to see you and happy!! That’s what moves me and keeps me going.”
In the recent documentary broadcast on Netflix, he explained how relieved he was to have reconciled with the Parisian supporters after the whistles of the summer of 2019 when he thought of returning to Barcelona. Everything has to be done again. Next episode at the Park: early April during the reception in Lorient.
