Neymar’s tournament will continue if Brazil advances from its group to the quarterfinals.
Having won the World Cup twice, Ronaldo knows what it’s like to carry Brazil’s expectations on his shoulders. Fifa boss Gianni Infantino is pictured on the right. PDO
Brazil, the permanent favorite of the World Cup, will have to manage the next games of the group stage without their number one player Neymar. The 30-year-old striker suffered a swollen ankle in the opening match against Serbia, but is predicted to recover in time for the first round of the playoffs.
While the width of Brazil’s attacking force can withstand Neymar’s absence against Cameroon and Switzerland, they will need all the help they can get at the World Cup to reach gold. The special man of the World Championships and the second best scorer of all time throughout the tournament Ronaldo sent Neymar a message that emphasizes the winger’s importance to the Brazilian team and the entire country.
– I can’t start this letter in any other way: You are hell Neymar! Giant! I’m sure most Brazilians, like me, idolize and love you, the attacking legend begins.
Ronaldo knows from experience how windy it is at the top of the football world. In addition to numerous admirers, there are also doubters and jokers.
– Your gifts have taken you so far that you find admiration and love in every corner of the world. This is why you have to face so much envy and malice at the same time. How far have we come when your injury is celebrated? What kind of world is this? What kind of message are we giving to the younger generations?
– There are always enough supporters for you, but it is sad to notice that society is normalizing hate speech, Ronaldo, who himself has suffered a lot in his life, says.
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Neymar’s ankle suffered against Serbia. PDO
Neymar, who has been among the world’s superstars for more than a decade, has a dark World Cup history. Last time, in 2018, he played semi-fit after being injured for a long time during the games, and in the quarterfinals of his home games in 2014, he broke his back. Neymar’s and Brazil’s dream matches ended in fourth place, and no Brazilian can imagine a grim 1-7 semi-final defeat.
– Come back stronger, wiser, hungry for goals! The goodness in you on and off the field is greater than envy towards you. Don’t forget a second of that journey to stardom. Brazil loves you, Ronaldo continues.
– The right fans, those who support you, need your goals, your transports, your courage and your joy. Get back on your post, Neymar! And let all the hate turn into fuel.
Brazil will play their second match of the group stage against Switzerland on Monday. With a win, Sambamaa would secure a place in the playoffs, which Neymar will be able to join.
It is also possible that Neymar’s return will be brought forward to the match against Cameroon that concludes the group stage, if Switzerland does not get the desired result.
A year ago, Neymar commented DAZN, that the World Cup in Qatar could be his last. He justified his thoughts, among other things, by his demanding position as the brightest star in a football-crazy country.
– I believe that the World Cup in Qatar will be my last. I just don’t feel that my mental resources can handle this sport anymore. So now I will do everything I can for the success of the Games. I want to win for my country and realize my biggest dream, the World Cup gold, Neymar said in an interview published in 2021.