Neymar, the statement that stings

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By: Manu Tournoux

Neymar, the amount of his false transfer

The words of Mario Balotelli affirming that Neymar was less technically good than Adel Taarbat provoked reactions.

Never short of a witticism or a shocking phrase, Mario Balotelli has struck again. This time, the Italian international chose to take care of Neymar’s case. Although he claimed to be a fan of the former Paris Saint-Germain player, the transalpine offensive player nevertheless felt that he was not technically better than the Al-Nassr player, Adel Taarabt.

This is during an intervention in the podcast Vox to Box that the player who played for Inter Milan, Manchester City and even OGC Nice, spoke on the subject. “ For me, Taarabt is stronger than Neymar technically. Neymar is a real phenomenon and he is extremely strong, we obviously cannot compare the two, but if we only talk about technique, then Taarbat is stronger.“

Upcoming meeting

Since this release, social networks have been having a blast, even if comments are very divided on Balotelli’s comments. Some judge them, for example, “ ashamed“, when others believe that the Italian ” is totally right“. Others prefer to evoke Taarabt by explaining that the international is “ underrated » and not recognized for its true value. Mario Balotelli’s opinion in any case has the merit of opening the discussion.

Words that will necessarily resonate in a slightly different way in the ears of the two protagonists in question. Neymar and Adel Taarabt will have the opportunity to meet again very quickly since their respective clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr will meet on November 30, as part of the fifteenth day of the Saudi Pro League.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

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.