Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé
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Brazilian soccer player Neymar has called out his former PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe for being jealous of Lionel Messi.
After three more years, Neymar left PSG to join Al-Hilal, and rumors emerged of a strained relationship between the Brazilian and Frenchman. While speaking to former Brazilian player Romário, the ex-PSG standout set the record straight regarding his relationship with the now Real Madrid superstar.
Striker Neymar said his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé became “a little jealous” after superstar Lionel Messi joined the French club in August 2021 in a free transfer.
Speaking on the podcast, Neymar claimed Lionel Messi's arrival in the summer of 2021 was detrimental to his partnership with Mbappe, who allegedly grew "jealous" of his relationship with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. “Mbappe was not annoying. When Messi came, I think he became a little jealous," he said, as per Fabrizio Romano.
Neymar shares how Lionel Messi’s arrival at PSG sparked jealousy in Mbappe and how egos derailed the club’s success.
Neymar revealed that when Lionel Messi joined PSG in 2021, Kylian Mbappe became jealous of Neymar's bond with Messi. This resulted in ego clashes and poor teamwork among the trio, leading to their underperformance at PSG.
Brazilian striker blames clash of egos for the failure of the three superstars to gel when they played together at the French club.
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