Russia 2018: My goal is for Brazil to win World Cup ―Neymar

Neymar said he is more focused on success with Brazil at the World Cup in Russia rather than his own performances.

“My goal is not to be the best player,” Neymar told YouTube channel Desimpedidos. “It is to win the World Cup with Brazil.”

Neymar also praised coach Tite for the work he has done in restoring the Selecao’s identity after Dunga’s unpopular term.

“Tite saved the soul and happiness of each player,” Neymar said. “Tite has given the team confidence and structure.”

The forward also joked that he is “the best player in the world” but only because Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo “play on another planet.”

Of the three, Ronaldo has made the strongest start in Russia, scoring a hat trick in a 3-3 draw with Spain in Group B on Friday.

Neymar was fouled 10 times in the opening 1-1 draw against Switzerland — the most in World Cup match since England’s Alan Shearer was fouled 11 times in a game in 1998.

Sporting Tribune

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