Neymar gave one street vendor the shock of his life as he stopped off at a traffic light to purchase a shirt before Brazil’s opening Copa America contest – leaving them visibly starstruck. Brazil kicked off their campaign against Costa Rica and were held to a goalless stalemate, with Vinicius Jr and Co failing to make the breakthrough in a lacklustre display. The Selecao are determined to go one better this year after a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina ended their defence with a painful defeat at the Maracana in 2021.
However, they must do so without their talisman Neymar, who can play no part in the tournament due to a serious knee injury. The legendary ex-Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward, Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals, ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during the nation’s 2-0 loss to Uruguay back in October. Neymar made sure to offer his support to his fellow countrymen on Monday night, though, and went through all the emotions as he watched on from the stands at California’s SoFi Stadium.
His frustration was plain to see as Dorival Junior’s men were forced to settle for a draw, with Brazil’s array of attacking talent unable to clinch a crucial winner. Neymar is STRESSED watching Brazil vs. Costa Rica ðμâð« pic.
twitter.com/pprj6gdUaF After the clash, a clip of Neymar’s pre-match antics went viral and it’s easy to see why. In the video, Neymar is heard yelling, “We want the Brazilian shir.
