Neymar Sends Brutal Message to Brazilians Who Are Planning to Support Messi in Copa America Final

Neymar Sends Brutal Message to Brazilians Who Are Planning to Support Messi in Copa America Final

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:46 PM
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  • Neymar is billed to lead the Samba Boys attack as Brazil face-off with Argentina in the Copa America final
  • Neymar who played alongside Messi at Spanish club Barcelona has stated that he would respect fans who are rooting for the Argentine
  • A dramatic situation is currently rocking Brazil ahead of the final as some fans are wishing Messi lifts the title

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Brazilian star Neymar has stated that he will respect the opinion of fellow countrymen who are planning to support Lionel Messi during the Copa America final slated for Saturday night, Independent reports.

Brazil and Argentina face off in the final to be staged at the mythical Maracana in Rio de Janeiro and the world is excited both powerhouses are meeting in a final for the first time since 2007.

The Samba Boys were victorious in the encounter and have gone on to defeat La Albiceleste in every of their meetings since 2005.

Neymar Sends Brutal Message to Brazilians Who Are Planning to Support Messi in Copa America Final
Neymar hoping for glory in the Copa America final. Photo: Luis Acosta
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Brazil will be hoping to defend the title, while Argentina will battle hard for victory as they are yet to win the Copa America since 1993 edition which they won.

Ahead of the game, a dramatic situation is currently rocking the hosts as some Brazilian fans are rooting for Lionel Messi to win the title. Neymar has responded via Football Espana.

“I’m Brazilian, with a lot of pride and a lot of love.
“My dream was always to play for the Brazilian national team and hear the fans singing. I never attacked or will attack Brazil if they’re playing for something, whether it’s sport, a modelling contest or an Oscar.
“If there’s a Brazilian who does differently? Okay, I’ll respect it, but I’ll dedicate (whatever the team goes and does) to those who are against us.”

Messi wary of Neymar

Meanwhile, Argentina captain Lionel Messi has sent strong warning to his teammates over Brazilian attacker Neymar.

Messi is warning his colleagues ahead of the game saying they must keep an eye on the PSG forward all through the duration of the game.

Both South American teams are currently in superb form, meaning the world should expect a blockbuster final match.

Messi and Neymar formed arguably the most potent attack force alongside Luis Suarez at Spanish club Barcelona and the six-time Ballon d’Or definitely knows what Neymar is capable of, Marca reports.

Martinez helps Argentina reach Copa America final

Legit.ng earlier reported that Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez singlehandedly inspired Argentina to Copa America final after saving three penalties during shootouts against Colombia.

Both sides had played a 1-1 draw after extra time in their crucial semifinal encounter played on Wednesday, July 7.

Lautaro Martinez powered La Albiceleste ahead after just seven minutes of action at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia with Lionel Messi responsible for the assist.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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