The PSG player’s team spirit has been under scrutiny with PSG’s star player Neymar missing his side’s championship game against Strasbourg last Saturday, but also did not travel to support his teammates. The Brazilian also missed the football gala on Sunday, where Lionel Messi was also absent.
PSG angry with Neymar after absence from championship match and football gala
While Messi, Kylian Mbappé and the likes clinched the title with a draw in Strasbourg, Neymar was in Monaco. The attacker had not looked wrong at the schedule, but he preferred to look at driving. Formula 1 had pitched its tents there this weekend. Christophe Galtier kept it diplomatic, pointing out that injured players are not required to travel. The football gala also passed his nose. On Instagram you could see how he won 720 euros from a roulette machine instead.
At L’Équipe they think they know that there is still frustration among the club management, who see missing the festivities as ‘a provocation’. His attacking partner Messi was within the lines on Saturday, but the Argentinian was also not hungry for the football gala on Sunday. Messi was in his beloved Barcelona to watch Coldplay at the Olympic Stadium. When the spectators discovered who was moving in their midst, lead singer Chris Martin had to work hard to regain the attention.
Mbappé was voted Player of the Year for the fourth time in a row. With 28 goals, he is at the top of the top scorers list, although Olympique Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette is also a contender: one round from the end, Lacazette is on 27 pieces.
Tottenham’s crowd favorite in tears after magical farewell
Speaking of PSG, their former player, Lucas Moura with his very last ball contact in the service of Tottenham Hotspur managed to score on Sunday. The thirty-year-old Brazilian was not dry after his ultimate farewell from North London.
Moura moved to Tottenham in January 2018 and scored ten Premier League goals in his first full season. Although he never achieved the status of undisputed starting player. He still managed to win the hearts of the Spurs fans. Thanks to his dribbles, his work ethic, but especially his important goals.
The highlight, of course, is his hat-trick in the Johan Cruijff Arena, which earned Tottenham a ticket for the 2019 Champions League final. At the time, Moura scored his decisive goal in Amsterdam in the 95th minute, in the same minute he also scored against Leeds United on Sunday.
On his Instagram page, Moura responds to his magical farewell. “I have no words to describe how grateful I am for all that God has meant in my life. I want to thank everyone at the club, I loved every moment we shared. You have made me a better player and a better person. I love you!” said the attacker, whose contract with Spurs expired. It is not yet clear what his next destination will be.
