Controversial crossover between Rivaldo and Neymar: “No one would have taken my place in the 2002 World Cup”

Controversial crossover between Rivaldo and Neymar: “No one would have taken my place in the 2002 World Cup”

The football idols had a heated back-and-forth over an unfortunate comment from the current player of Al-Hilal Saudi FC of the Saudi Professional League.

The former Brazilian footballer Rivaldo responded to Neymar, who had stated in an interview that he would have played in his place in the Brazil national team, world champion in 2002.

Rivaldoin a message on social networks, expressed that at that moment he was so focused and determined to win the title that nobody I could have removed him from the starting eleven. Despite recognizing the talent of Neymar, Rivaldo He made it clear that, with all due respect, it would not have been possible for the current Al-Hilal striker to take his position.

Controversial crossover between Rivaldo and Neymar: “No one would have taken my place in the 2002 World Cup”

Neymarin an interview with Romario, had answered the question of what place he would occupy in the 2002 National Team, choosing Rivaldo’s. However, in his later comments, Neymar asked his “friend” Rivaldo to calm down and reaffirmed his respect for him, pointing out that all the Brazilian players who have played in World Cups have done so with full dedication.

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Neymar, in an interview with Romario, had answered the question of what place he would occupy in the 2002 National Team, choosing Rivaldo's.

Neymar, in an interview with Romario, had answered the question of what place he would occupy in the 2002 National Team, choosing Rivaldo’s.

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Rivaldonow 52, ​​stressed his determination in that Worldremembering how hard he fought to become champion. For his part, Neymar downplayed the issue, suggesting that the choice was only one between the three players and that, in any case, he would not have changed Ronaldo either Ronaldinho.

Neymar, who has played in the 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups, assured that the World Cup 2026 It will be his “last dance” with the Brazilian team.

Source: Ambito

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