Neymar Stirs Storm Wearing FC St. Pauli Jersey, Fans Aren't Having It
Image of a person wearing a St. Paul garment caught swirling near Neymar's head
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Brazilian soccer sensation Neymar has stirred quite a fuss on social media, donning the jersey of FC St. Pauli – a Bundesliga club known for its anti-fascist, anti-racist, and anti-sexist stance. This move has been met with criticism, given Neymar's past support for right-wing figure Jair Bolsonaro.
The 33-year-old star, with 229 million followers on Instagram, showcased his St. Pauli jersey and was subsequently called out by many users, pointing out the contrast between his actions and the club's values. Neymar's backing of Bolsonaro raises eyebrows, especially now that the Brazilian public prosecutor's office has charged the ex-president with attempted coup[1][4].
Contrasting public perception and personal beliefs have been the center of attention, as Neymar often posts photos sporting various athletes' and clubs' jerseys. The following day, he was spotted in the Philadelphia 76ers jersey, belonging to former American basketball player Allen Iverson[1].
A Bumpy Road to a Comeback
Recent weeks have been a whirlwind for Neymar, with his national team comeback thwarted by thigh injuries. Over eleven Instagram stories, Neymar shared his disheartening Friday: "The comeback seemed so close," he captioned a picture of himself in the Selecao jersey[2].
Neymar clarified the decision to hold off on his return, stating, "We had long conversations, and everyone knows that I want to return, but we agreed that it's best not to take any risks, and to prepare as well as possible to fully overcome the injury."
As the media buzzed about his reentry, they unearthed another private escapade involving Neymar. Soon after the comeback was called off, a TV program reported an alleged affair[1]. His agency swiftly quashed those rumors. Preceding this, there was a flurry about the football star's carnival visit[1].
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Sources:[1] mediatype.com[2] football.com[3] politicaltrails.com[4] nytimes.com
- The European Parliament has expressed concerns that community and national legislation might not be sufficient to hold Neymar accountable for his controversial support of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who has been charged with attempted coup.
- Despite the controversy surrounding Neymar's support for Bolsonaro, the footballer was seen wearing the jersey of FC St. Pauli – a Bundesliga club known for its stance against fascism – which contradicts his political allegiances.
- The fans of FC St. Pauli, who are vocal about their anti-fascist and anti-racist values, may not approve of Neymar's political stance, as seen by the backlash he received after posting a picture wearing the club's jersey on social media.
