🗣️ Neymar defends parties: 'I've been top for 15 years' | OneFootball

Vila Belmiro opened its gates this Tuesday (17th) for a charity match. Neymar, a prominent figure from Santos and recovering from an injury, was present on the field.

The Peixe star, who played 30 minutes in each half, "opened his heart" to respond to criticisms about hosting parties and participating in festivities, like Carnival, during the seasons.

"People have a perception of what I am as a player, as an athlete. Everyone thinks that the parties I threw, the Carnivals I attended, were all the time, every time, and not when I could do these things, during breaks, on vacations," said Neymar in an interview with the Flow Podcast, before continuing.

"It's no coincidence that I've been at the top for 15 years, playing for great teams, continuing with the Brazilian National Team. It takes a lot of dedication, you have to give up a lot, I know well what I'm talking about. It's not easy to get where I am. I feel very proud of everything I'm doing."

Neymar, who is close to renewing his contract with Santos until June 2026, also revealed that he was close to signing with Fluminense for the Club World Cup in the United States.

"I am in good physical shape. I had these talks with some teams to play in the World Cup. Fluminense was something that almost happened, but I preferred to stay and train a bit more. I am 100% physically, but I need to be even better to come back very well."

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