Neymar: 'One day I'm the worst, and the next I'm nominated for the World Championship'

2026-02-27 12:04 © scanpix

In the fourth round of the Brazilian league, the "Santos" club defeated "Vasco da Gama" at home with a score of 2:1.

Neymar scored a double in this match.

The Brazilian commented on the quickly changing criticism and praise he received:

"Last week they said I was the worst player in the world. Today I scored two goals, and that is the most important thing.

This is football. One day you are bad and close to the end of your career. The next day people say I should go to the World Cup."

"This was my third match this year and only my second when I played all 90 minutes.

At the end, I felt a bit of muscle tightness, but that is just part of the process."

One of the goals Neymar celebrated by dancing in the style of Real Madrid player Vinicius.