13.07.2026 20:50
After Brazil's elimination from the World Cup, Neymar was seen in Las Vegas. The star player choosing to stay in the US for a vacation with his teammates instead of returning to his country was met with backlash at home.
The waters are not calming in Brazil, which suffered a major disappointment by making an early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While the pain of elimination persists, the move by the team's world-famous star Neymar has sparked outrage in his home country.
HIS COUNTRY WAS ELIMINATED, HE WENT TO LAS VEGAS
Instead of returning to Brazil with the national team delegation, the star player stayed in the USA immediately after the tournament and was spotted in Las Vegas. Neymar, caught by cameras at a venue he visited, became the target of harsh criticism from Brazilian football fans and the media.
ACCUSED OF INDIFFERENCE
In the incident that caused outrage in the country, fans accused Neymar, one of the team's captains, of 'indifference' and 'disrespect to the national jersey.'