NEYMAR ABSENT FOR DRAW WITH LYON

Big guns Lionel Messi and Neymar were major absentees for French Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint Germain (PSG) during their league encounter at Lyon on Sunday. Both Neymar and Messi were missing for various reasons as PSG came from a goal down to play out a 1-1 draw with their hosts.

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Neymar has been missing for several weeks since he sustained an injury in November. He was ruled out for several weeks as a result of the injury. For reigning Ballon d’Or winner Messi, he was not fit for the Lyon game after testing positive for Covid-19 during the winter break. He has since returned a negative result after a test was carried out last week.
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NEYMAR DOUBTFUL FOR BRAZIL GAMES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar is an early doubt for the World Cup 2022 qualifying games billed fornext month and the start of February after he picked up an injury while playing for his French club in the league. Neymar is doubtful for the Brazilian national team due to the injury picked up during the French Ligue 1 clash at Saint Etienne last month.

 

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Neymar suffered an injury to his left ankle following the tackle from Saint Etienne player Yvann Macon seven minutes from time and he had to be stretchered off after receiving treatment on the pitch. Macon was given his marching orders for the tackle on Neymar. The former Santos and Barcelona attacker was later seen leaving the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium on crutches. The Stade Geoffrey-Guichard Stadium is the official match venue for Saint Etienne. The ankle injury sustained by Neymar penultimate Sunday somewhat overshadowed the 3-1 win recorded by French Ligue 1 leaders PSG at the expense of Saint Etienne.
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PSG LOSE TOP SPOT TO CITY

French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG) are no longer the top team in Group A of this season’s Champions League after they were displaced by Premier League champions Manchester City. PSG were replaced by Manchester City at the summit courtesy the disappointing draw with RB Leipzig.


Manchester City started their group stage campaign at the top and they have been able to reclaim it thanks to their big home win over Club Brugge and the draw between RB Leipzig and PSG. Continue reading “PSG LOSE TOP SPOT TO CITY”

MESSI TIES NEYMAR ON SIX GOALS

Lionel Messi has moved level with Neymar near the top of the scoring chart as far as the FIFA World Cup 2022 tournament in Qatar is concerned after he found the back of the net during the big win over rivals Uruguay in favour of Argentina. Messi was one of the goalscorers as Argentina beat Uruguay 3-0 at home in a rescheduled matchday five clash to move a step closer to booking their place in Qatar.


Messi scored the first goal of the game after 38 minutes. Argentina then made it two goals in six first half minutes when the Copa America champions scored a second goal through Rodrigo De Paul. Atletico Madrid midfielder De Paul doubled the lead for his country with one minute left in the first half. Argentina were the better team against the Uruguayans and they made sure of the points thanks to a Lautaro Martinez strike on 62 minutes. Continue reading “MESSI TIES NEYMAR ON SIX GOALS”

BRAZIL MAINTAIN PERFECT QUALIFYING CAMPAIGN

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Five-time world champions Brazil have been perfect since the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers started in the South American section. The latest qualifier ended in a slim win over hosts Chile for the Brazilians who were able to maintain their unblemished start to the qualifiers.

Brazil were not at their fluent best in Santiago but they were able to secure a 1-0 win over the Chileans thanks to the goal from Everton Ribeiro. The goal scored by the Flamengo attacker made it seven wins from seven games in the qualifiers.

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NEYMAR SENDS GIFT TO FORMER TEAMMATE

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) forward Neymar has sent agift to former Barcelona teammate Ivan Rakitic. Croatian international Rakitic revealed the lovely gesture from Neymar via his official Twitter handle.

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Neymar sent Rakitic a PSG shirt with his name on the back. Rakitic talked about the gift from Neymar after his Sevilla side faced a PSG team without Neymar in a pre-season friendly last week. Rakitic was on target from the penalty spot as the two teams (Sevilla and PSG) shared a four-goal thriller. The two Champions League campaigners played out a 2-2 draw in the Algarve as they continue preparations for the new season.
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