Football
What did Neymar do for Brazil? This is not the same star as Messi or Mbappe” – Orlov
Neymar / Photo: © REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
Former Zenit striker and now sports journalist Gennady Orlov believes that Brazilian striker Neymar cannot be put on a par with Argentinean Lionel Messi and Frenchman Kylian Mbappe.
– This World Cup is very interesting. It may not be interesting for the spectators who are there because of the situation outside the stadiums. But in reality, football is of high quality.
Lots of sensations. The same departure from Brazil. Neymar is their star. And what did this star do for the national team at this World Cup? What did he do special? He’s also at PSG. Neymar is not the same star as Messi or Mbappe. Yes, he is one of the most experienced in the team, he is treated with respect. But he is clearly not Pele.
Neymar feints in the center of the field – and then what? And who should score goals? In the world championships, those players who can score a goal are welcome. I remember the Brazilian national team in 1970 when Pelé played. This was the last World Cup for Pelé. They carried everyone into one gate, – Sport24 quotes Orlov.
Source: Sportbox
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