He scored, showed his abs in stride to silence criticism of his recent weight gain and his Brazil won.
But Neymar was not satisfied at the end of the success over Peru (2-0), Thursday in Recife, which allows the Seleçao to continue their flawless qualifying for the 2022 World Cup: eight wins in eight games .
“I'm very happy, very happy obviously with the help of my teammates.
But I don't know what more to do with this jersey so that people start to respect me, ”commented the PSG striker, visibly moved.
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Asked to develop his thought, "Ney" indicated that the criticisms are of "all kinds" and come for "a long time".
“You, journalists, commentators and others, decide.
Sometimes I don't even like giving interviews, but in important moments I come to give my opinion, ”he added.
Four days after the incredible scenario of the aborted summit against Argentina, Neymar scored against Peru his 69th goal in 113 caps, eight lengths from Pelé's record.
He also signed an assist for Everton Ribeiro, although he still appeared far from his best.
Pele objective
“The team is the most important thing, I've always been proud of that.
But at the same time, I'm very happy to be the top scorer in the qualifiers [of Brazil], to be the biggest passer in the Brazilian national team and then, God willing, hopefully it will be. an honor to overtake Pelé, ”prophesied the Parisian.
It won't be against Venezuela in the next international break.
Annoyed and warned at the end of the match Thursday, for a bad gesture, Neymar will miss the match of October 7 against the "Vinotinto".
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