Neymar Denies Targeting Young Players in Locker Room Argument, Calls Reports Fake News
Brazilian footballer Neymar took to social media to refute reports from Brazil's Globo Esporte that he angrily scolded young teammates during a halftime locker room incident. In a statement posted on Instagram, Neymar described the event as a normal internal team discussion and review, involving himself and teammates Lucas, Arão, and Gabi. He emphasized that they made demands of each other and questioned each other out of competitiveness and a desire to win, but did not specifically target or blame young players. Neymar called the reports 'completely fake news' and urged those spreading the rumors to stop, asserting that anyone present in the locker room could confirm his account. He concluded by criticizing the motives of the reporters, accusing them of lacking understanding of football and team dynamics.
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