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Neymar slammed for ‘arrogant’ change to his Brazil World Cup kit but Richarlison defends team-mate with X-rated rant


NEYMAR has been labelled “arrogant” for altering his Brazil kit ahead of the World Cup.

The South Americans are seeking to win the competition for a record-extending sixth time in Qatar.

Neymar has added an extra star to his Brazil kit ahead of the World CupCredit: Twitter
Richarlison defended Brazil team-mate NeymarCredit: Twitter

They currently have five World Cup wins to their name, meaning they also have five stars on their kit.

But Neymar has shared a picture of his kit for the 2022 tournament… with SIX stars on show.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward was subsequently labelled “arrogant” by German outlet BILD.

It was a critique his Brazilian team-mate Richarlison was having none of.

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And the Tottenham forward quickly hit back with an aggressive reply.

He bluntly responded: “They are arrogant. We’re just dreamers.

“We are dreaming of this sixth star and we will pick it up, whether they like it or not. That reporter is an a**hole.”

Brazil are the bookies’ favourites to lift the trophy in Qatar on December 18.

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Neymar and Co kick off their World Cup campaign against Serbia on Thursday.

They have also been drawn alongside Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G.

Brazil last won the competition in 2002 – having also scooped the trophy in 1958, 1962, 1970 and 1994.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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