Neymar, the huge rant!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Neymar, the huge rant!

Neymar received a box of popcorn on his head after the Brazil-Venezuela match (1-1), in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Complicated evening for Neymar and the Brazilians. While they remained on two victories against Bolivia (5-1) and Peru (1-0), in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Fernando Diniz’s players missed the pass of three against Venezuela ( 1-1). The Auriverdes nevertheless dominated the debates (65% possession, 13 shots including 6 on target), but that was not enough to achieve another success, which would have allowed them to stay in contact with Argentina. An Albiceleste which continued its flawless performance by beating Paraguay (1-0).

Neymar attacked with popcorn

One image will remain of this disappointing draw: after the final whistle, when returning to the tunnel leading to the locker room, “Ney” received a box of popcorn on his head, thrown by a spectator. Enough to piss off the former PSG player, now at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. “It’s very sad, I don’t come here on vacation, I came to do what I love the most: play football and defend my countryhe explained in comments relayed by RMC Sport. This fan threw… I didn’t even see what it was, I only saw it when it hit me. »

‘He’s not an educated guy’

“I became very nervous and I condemn this kind of attitude, you don’t have toadded the top scorer in the history of the Seleçao, the most prominent Brazilian on the pitch at the Arena Pantanal, in Cuiabá. A guy who does this kind of thing is not an educated guy, he won’t be able to raise his son in the best way possible. If he complains so much, he should have trained better and been on the pitch, not me. » If this time the incident is not serious, these excesses unfortunately tend to multiply. It’s time for this to stop…

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.