The year 2020 has changed our lives in many ways. The COVID-19 brought in the biggest change in the way we live. One of the biggest changes in the world of sports was that the games were played in the empty stadiums and continue to be that way in most parts of the world. Right from standing up for awareness about campaigns like Black Lives Matter and COVID-19, sporting personalities from all over the world have come forward to express their views. Footballers like Nermay Jr, Cristiano Ronaldo were among the ones who came in to raise their voices against the popular BLM campaign. As this year heads to a closure, we look back at best moments of Neymar Jr who entertained and inspired his fans not just with his goals but his social media posts as well. Ligue 1 2020-21 Best Forwards: Kylian Mbappe, Memphis Depay and Other Top Strikers in France's Top Division Football League This Season.
Hat-trick against Basaksehir Istanbul
This was one of the best moments by Neymar Jr in the year 2020. The match was first suspended due to an alleged racist comment hurled to an official of Basaksehir Istanbul and then was played on the following day. Neymar netted a hat-trick against Basaksehir Istanbul in the Champions League 2020-21 game and took PSG to a 5-1 win in the home game.
Stand Against Racism
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As mentioned above, the Champions League 2020-21 game against Istanbul was halted as one of the officials from Basaksehir Istanbul was hurled with a racist comment. Neymar Jr and his team walked off to the dressing room after the incident. He condemned the ugly instance on social media and surely bagged a lot many fans.
Funny video with his son Davi Lucca da Silva Santos
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So this was during the lockdown when the sporting personalities were chilling at home. Here's how Neymar Jr let out his funny side and gave a ROFL moment to all the fans.
Crying Neymar
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Sports can make you cry and here's an instance of the same. PSG lost the Champions League 2020-21 finals to Bayern Munich and Neymar Jr couldn't control his tears. Admit it! This picture also made you feel bad for the PSG star.
With Lionel Messi
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Now this snap on social media shared by Neymar would leave you grinning from ear-to-ear. Neymar Jr had posted a picture with his former teammate Lionel Messi. Not very long ago did Neymar expressed his desire to play with Messi. Post this, Neymar put up a picture of Lionel Messi on social media and said,"See you soon my friend."
That's al! if you think that we have missed out any of your favourite moments, feel free to leave your comments below. We wish you guys a Happy New Year in advance.
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