Looking for a Good Laugh? Brighten Your Day with These Hilarious Football Funny Moments!
Controversy Erupts as Neymar Jr. Joins Poker Tournament Following PSG’s Champions League Loss
The aftermath of Paris Saint Germain’s (PSG) 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16 took an unexpected turn as Neymar Jr., the team’s star player, decided to participate in a poker tournament. PSG fans were left disappointed and confused by Neymar’s choice to engage in poker shortly after the team’s loss. The 31-year-old Brazilian forward was seen at the prestigious European Poker Tour Paris, held at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Etoile in the Porte Maillot area of Paris.
Neymar’s interest in poker is not entirely surprising, as he has been known to enjoy the game since his time in Las Vegas. When asked about Neymar’s poker activities, the team’s technical director, Christophe Galtier, came to his defense, stating, “I’ve shared my thoughts with him. Ney deserves some time off to relax, recharge, and pursue his passion for poker.”
On the football field, Neymar is renowned for his flashy style and theatrics, often taunting his opponents with his skilled displays. However, his poker persona appears to be quite different and largely unknown in the football world.
During an interview with RMC Sport, respected French poker player Thomas Eychenne shared his observations, stating, “I’ve seen Neymar at the poker tables even before he joined us, and he seemed rather introverted. He isn’t very talkative and keeps to himself.”
Given Neymar’s high-profile status, his presence at the poker tournament did not go unnoticed. Fellow poker player Julien Sitbon remarked, “We’re talking about Neymar! Wherever he goes, he has bodyguards and people taking care of him.”
Sitbon also revealed that Neymar has a close-knit circle of companions, including his brother, who always accompany and support him during his poker endeavors.
Sitbon admitted to having played against Neymar for a brief period, stating, “He held his own quite well during the short 20 to 30 minutes we played together.” He even extended an invitation to Neymar’s PSG teammates, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, encouraging them to try their luck at the poker table as well.
While Neymar’s decision to participate in the poker tournament raised eyebrows among PSG fans, it shed light on a different aspect of the football superstar, unveiling his passion for the game of poker and showcasing his ability to hold his own against professional players.