Pedro Neto declares his admiration for Neymar and highlights his impact on his generation of players
Striker Pedro Neto, one of the important names in Portugal’s World Cup squad, revealed in a press conference on June 25 that Neymar has always been his greatest idol since childhood. He took the opportunity to comment on the Brazilian star’s current situation in football.
The Brazilian team’s number 10 had made his World Cup debut on June 24, in the victory against Scotland. Neto classified Neymar as a “player who made a huge impact on my generation, for his joy and what he does on the field”, demonstrating how the Brazilian’s irreverent style captivated and inspired a new crop of European athletes.
Pedro Neto continued, stating that the number 10 “deserves it, for everything he’s been through”. He emphasized that Neymar “had a big impact on my childhood because of his way of playing and experiencing football, it’s something that has always remained with me”, concluding his statement about the Chelsea athlete.
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Neymar’s return to the national team’s pitch is celebrated by the striker
Even with just a few minutes on the field during his debut, the player who emerged at Santos managed to display a remarkable performance, receiving great praise from coach Carlo Ancelotti. After the match, the star shared a very sincere outburst.
Moved, Neymar returned to wearing the Brazilian team’s shirt after a period of almost 1000 days. He expressed his happiness: “Very happy to wear the national team’s shirt once again after three years. Obviously it was bad to be out of action these days.”
“It was a mix of emotions when I entered,” added the player. This return was a significant milestone for the striker, who had not played for Brazil for a long time.
Portuguese team prepares for clash with Colombia in the United States
The Portugal team, which includes Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo and other talents, will have an important commitment on Saturday, June 27th. The team will face Colombia in Miami, at the Hard Rock Stadium, with the match scheduled for 8:30 pm (Brasília time).
