Sao Paulo, October 15 (BNA) Neymar has started the week facing criticism after a poor performance in a World Cup qualifier and suggesting that the 2022 tournament could be his last.
But the striker helped erase many of those thoughts by providing key elements in all of Brazil’s goals in Thursday’s 4-1 win over Uruguay.
The 29-year-old Neymar, who disappointed in Sunday’s goalless draw with Colombia in the previous round. He arrived in the northwestern Brazilian city of Manaus on Monday with dozens of fans in front of the team’s hotel. That was the norm, had it not been for the flurry of criticism he’d faced at home months ago.
Neymar scored the first goal against Uruguay after evading goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. Then he took the shot that allowed Ravenha to add a second.
Then he gave two assists. One in crossing to Raphinha and a cross landed on Gabriel Barbosa’s head.
Midfielder Fred, who helped Neymar score his goal, said the Brazilian players had felt the difference in the atmosphere since their arrival in Manaus. This includes the star of the team.
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