Neymar labelled ‘one of the greatest in history’ as Brazil boss Diniz insists he ‘won’t give up’ on Al-Hilal superstar despite criticism of his performances

• Neymar faced criticism following a draw against Venezuela.
• He was targeted by a disgruntled fan who threw popcorn at him.
• Diniz stands firmly behind Neymar and his abilities.

WHAT HAPPENED? In the recent 2026 World Cup qualification match against Venezuela, Neymar faced backlash from Brazil fans despite providing an assist to Gabriel Magalhaes’ goal. He was even pelted with a box of popcorn by an angry fan and had to be escorted off the field as he shouted towards the offender. There were also allegations that Neymar, along with Vinicius Junior and Richarlison, had partied with influencers before the match. However, Diniz has defended Neymar and expressed his commitment to bringing out the best in the talented forward.

WHAT THEY SAID: Speaking to reporters, Diniz said, “No coach in the world would give up on Neymar considering his hunger and desire. Once again, he played a decisive role against Venezuela by providing an assist. I have previously stated that Neymar is one of the greatest players in the history of Brazilian and world football.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Neymar currently holds the record as Brazil’s highest goalscorer in international history, surpassing Pele in September with 79 goals in 125 appearances. Diniz highlighted these impressive statistics while further praising the former Paris Saint-Germain striker’s greatness.

“It is worth mentioning Neymar’s numbers; he excels in almost all important aspects for a striker. He leads in goals, assists, goal participation, and dribbling, as confirmed by specialized websites. These numbers explain why he deserves his place in the team,” Diniz explained.

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