🔥🇧🇷 Brazilian forward Neymar Jr., the Santos star, has broken his silence to respond to criticism after he was seen playing poker while his team was competing in a Copa Sudamericana match. 🃏⚽
Neymar faced criticism from some fans and media outlets over the timing of his appearance, with some questioning whether it was appropriate for a player of his status.
🗣️ Neymar Explains the Situation
💬 Speaking in comments reported by Tribuna, Neymar explained that he was not involved in the match and was enjoying his day off after completing a morning training session before returning to team training later.
The Santos star said:
"I am here at Santos' training center, preparing for the second training session, and I remembered how much people talked about me playing poker on my day off." 🏟️
🏃♂️ Neymar Defends His Actions
Neymar insisted that he followed his training schedule normally, adding:
"I trained in the morning and did not play in the match, then I returned to training. It was my day off, yet people continued talking about it."
The Brazilian forward emphasized that he remains committed to his responsibilities with the club.
😡 Strong Message to Critics
🔥 Neymar ended his comments with a direct message to his critics, saying:
"I am preparing for training. Can I train, or will you continue criticizing me? Take care of your own business."
The Brazilian's response comes amid continued attention surrounding his life outside football, especially as he attempts to regain his best form after returning to Santos.
🇧🇷 Neymar at the 2026 World Cup
🌍 Neymar represented Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, playing 37 minutes across two matches and scoring a penalty against Norway in the Round of 16.
The Brazilian star hopes to continue improving his physical and technical condition in the coming period as he aims to return to his best level with Santos and the national team. ⭐
