Lionel Messi wanted to make Neymar the best player in the world.
In a candid interview with Brazilian national team legend, Romario, on the Romario Onze podcast, Neymar Jr. opened up about the real reasons he left FC Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, offering more insight into one of the most talked-about transfers in soccer history.
Neymar could be departing Saudi Arabia this summer as his contract with Al Hilal ends and making a move to the United States. Reports from ESPN, GiveMeSport and FootMercato say that a Neymar Chicago Fire move is being discussed.
Fans have believed that Inter Miami would be Neymar’s next destination to reunite with his former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Neymar himself hinted at this move during an interview with CNN this month.
Brazilian forward Neymar said reuniting with his former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami is an interesting prospect and did not rule out a move to the United States as his Al-Hilal contract winds down.
Once one of football's most feared forwards, Neymar struck up a lethal partnership with Messi and Suarez to lead Barcelona to a historic treble before his record-breaking $230.39 million move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.
Neymar Inter Miami rumors
Nov 25 (Reuters) - Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah says he is "more out than in" at the Premier League leaders with still no offer of a new contract on the table.
The Egypt striker, whose deal expires at the end of the season, scored twice as Liverpool came back to beat Southampton 3-2 away on Sunday to open up an eight-point gap at the top of the standings.
Paul Pogba MLS rumors are spreading after a report from Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport stated the Frenchman could terminate his contract with Juventus and eye up a move to the United States.
Chelsea's main aim in the transfer window is to offload players from their squad so the club can balance its books, manager Enzo Maresca said on Tuesday.
Chelsea have been busy in the market since American owner Todd Boehly took over two years ago.
The West London club have spent over $211.50 million on 11 new signings for this season, including winger Pedro Neto, forward Joao Felix, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen.
Mauricio Pochettino is details away from becoming the new U.S. men’s national team coach, with almost every reputable transfer source in the world confirming that Pochettino has agreed to take over the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino becomes the new USMNT manager, leading the US to World Cup 2026.
This might be it, folks.
Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino has come to an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) to become the new head coach for the U.S. men’s national team, according to multiple reports.
Report: Mauricio Pochettino agreement with USMNT to become new head coach
Iván Kasanzew broke the news on Wednesday evening, with other sources confirming the rumor as the news unfolded.
MADRID, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr. is open to an offer of more than one billion euros from Saudi Arabia, sources close to the player told Reuters on Monday.
Saudi Arabia to offer Vinicius Jr. $200 million salary
Vinicius, 24, was approached by Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) officials to inquire about his interest of moving to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) on a five-year contract worth around 200 million euros per season fixed, plus bonuses.
As the transfer window heats up, several American players in Europe are poised for significant moves.
Some may be stepping back from elite clubs in the top leagues to seek more playing time and development opportunities, while others are eyeing a jump to bigger, more prestigious clubs.
Here's a look at the American players who might be switching clubs soon and what these moves could mean for their careers.
Weston McKennie - Juventus