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[Loke]

@Ecstatic
Yeah, for sure. It should be unbearable for Neymar to stay at Barca now, after this summer. I can't see him stay after all this drama. Just at the airport he got confronted by angry fans, and he was ready to engage in fighting:

lol has to be one of the easiest guys to take down.

Good with a football yes, but fighting lol

 

[Brightonian]

Got to be painful to realise that you're just as vulnerable as anyone else when a guy with a bigger chequebook comes calling. No més que un club després de tot.

 

[Ecstatic]

I don't know why. I do like this old picture

 

[Ecstatic]

Maybe because we can see the current presidents of Barcelona and PSG.

On the left a cold smile - On the right a naive smile

 

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11:29 Welcome to #NeyDay

Hello and welcome to Get French Football News' live coverage of #NeyDay, stay tuned as live updates come in regarding the most expensive transfer in football history.

Let's start with a quick recap of this morning's news.


11:33 Neymar arrives at Barcelona training and leaves after 37 minutes

Neymar arrived at Barcelona's training ground this morning, and left after just 37 minutes, according to France Football.

Barcelona have confirmed via their Twitter account that Neymar did in fact leave training, after receiving permission to from manager Ernesto Valverde.

11:36 Neymar tells teammates that he is PSG-bound

Spanish outlet Sport, as well as RMC and Sky Italia have reported that Neymar told his Barcelona teammates just this morning, that he is set to join PSG.


11:40 La Liga officials 'will not accept' Neymar's release clause being activated

PSG representatives are to meet with La Liga officials this afternoon, who say they won't accept the activation of Neymar's release clause, according to Sky Sports News.

La Liga officials' stance is that it is their duty to block Neymar's move because PSG's payment strategy may be illegal under Financial Fair Play rulings.


11:44 La Liga cannot block any move, according to Sky Sports News

Neymar's release clause cannot be blocked by La Liga and the matter has to be dealt with between the two clubs, according to UEFA sources contacted by Sky Sports News.

11:51 Neymar to arrive in Paris in the next 24 hours

After saying his goodbyes in Barcelona this morning, Neymar will arrive in Paris on Thursday morning at the very latest, according to RMC.

PSG will reportedly confirm the transfer by the end of this week,

11:57 What is La Liga's action plan?

Spanish outlet AS have interviewed La Liga president Javier Tebas about the Neymar situation, and this is what he had to say.

When will La Liga file the complaint?

"If UEFA do not react, we will present the claim immediately. We haven’t done it yet because we thought that UEFA were going to take measures to ensure that Financial Fair Play is respected, and this ‘financial doping’ is avoided."


If PSG pay La Liga the money for Neymar’s release clause, will La Liga accept it?

"No. We will not accept that money from a club like PSG, without belonging to La Liga, we want to embrace the rights of our organisation."

 

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12:01 Neymar's proposed medical to take place tomorrow

Neymar will undertake a medical with PSG on Thursday before the club officialise his signing that evening or Friday morning, according to RMC.

Paris want to present their new man at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, before their Ligue 1 opener vs Amiens.

12:27 Neymar's agent is in Paris

Neymar's agent, Wagner Ribeiro posted a photo on Twitter this morning of Paris and particularly the Eiffel Tower - saying, 'Paris is wonderful, the Eiffel Tower, wine, food and FOOTBALL.'

Paris maravilhosa , da Torre Eifel, do vinho, da gastronomia e do FUTEBOL. pic.twitter.com/iuWuRM6moW

— Wagner Ribeiro (@wagneribeiro_) August 2, 2017

12:38 Pini Zahavi expected in Paris this evening

Pini Zahavi who plays a 'key role' in negotiations between PSG and the Neymar family, is expected in Paris tonight as both parties hope to finalise the move, according to L'Équipe.


12:44 Neymar held meeting with Bartomeu this morning

Neymar, accompanied by his notorious father and friends held a meeting this morning with Barça president Josep Bartomeu regarding his current situation, according to Catalunya Radio - as cited by Sport.

12:48 Barcelona confirm that Neymar wants to leave the club

In a statement issued on their website, Barcelona have confirmed that Neymar informed his teammates of his wish to leave the club.

The statement reads, 'Before the morning session began, Neymar Jr. informed those present of his wish to leave the club and was therefore given permission to miss training and resolve his future.'

13:06 Barcelona issue detailed statement referring to Neymar's release clause

Barcelona have issued another statement, for the first time referring to his release clause:

'The player Neymar Jr, accompanied by his father and agent, has informed FC Barcelona this morning of his decision to leave the Club in a meeting held at the Club’s offices.

Faced with this position, the Club has informed them they refer to the buy-out clause of his existing contract which as of 1 July totals 222 million euros which will have to be deposited in its entirety.

Furthermore, in reply to the claim for the contract extension bonus, the Club has once again made it clear that the amount remains deposited with a notary until the case is resolved.

The player remains under contract at FC Barcelona but with temporary permission to not take part in training sessions.'


14:16 PSG set to pay release clause

Wagner Ribeiro, Neymar's agent has confirmed that PSG are readying their release clause bid and hope to complete the deal by the end of the week.

"They (PSG) are going to pay the Neymar clause today and which at the end of the week can be the presentation. They now fly."


14:18 Neymar to fly to London before Paris?

Spanish outlet Cope's Helena Edo has reported that Neymar will fly to London this afternoon to study the contract on offer from PSG, with his father and agent.


.@neymarjr se va a Londres en 1hora para "desconectar" y estudiar contrato PSG con su padre y Wagner Ribeiro que acaba de volver de París.

— Helena Condis Edo (@HelenaCondis) August 2, 2017

15:06 Neymar flying to London to clear his head

After a busy 24 hours, Neymar is on another plane, this time to London.

According to Marca, the 25-year-old left Barcelona on a flight at 14:00 CET, and is headed to England to 'clear his head' and 'disconnect'.

 

[Glanville95]

Think he should fly to Manchester to 'clear his head' instead.

 

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15:20 Messi's goodbye

Barcelona's Lionel Messi has posted a heartfelt goodbye message for Neymar ahead of what is now an inevitable move to Paris St Germain.

It reads, 'It was an enormous pleasure to have shared all these years with you friend, I wish you luck in this new stage of your life.'


Fue un placer enorme haber compartido todos estos años con vos amigo @neymarjr Te deseo mucha suerte en esta nueva etapa de tu vida . Nos vemos Tkm

A post shared by Leo Messi (@LeoMessi) onAug 2, 2017 at 6:05am PDT

 

[Ecstatic]

Think he should fly to Manchester to 'clear his head' instead.

 

[endless_wheelies]

What on earth are PSG playing at making this signing before selling off the players they need to?

They are going to be raided to death.

 

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The Argentina Head Coach Sampaoli in Paris to discuss tactics with Pastore, Lo Celso and Di Maria

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[Ish]

@Ecstatic

For a second, I was going to ask why you're spamming the Neymar thread with the Argentine coach and AdM/Pastore.

Then I realised it's the PSG thread.

 

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@Ecstatic

For a second, I was going to ask why you're spamming the Neymar thread with the Argentine coach and AdM/Pastore.

Then I realised it's the PSG thread.

The title "latest news about neymarrr" is a trap

 

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Javier Pastore Offers Neymar the PSG Number 10 Shirt
August 2, 2017 11:28 PM
The Argentina international has informed PSG that Neymar can wear the number 10 shirt "as a welcoming gift."

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With Neymar's controversial move to PSG confirmed on Wednesday, one big question remained unanswered for the loyal legion of the fans looking to get the fleet-footed Brazilian's name printed on their 2017-18 replica kits: What number will be wearing?

It's no secret that the former Santos man has his sights on the number 10 shirt - the same number he wears for his national team, but which was denied him at Barcelona because of a certain Lionel Messi.

Well, another Argentinean, Javier Pastore may have put an end to the speculation today by offering the coveted shirt to his new teammate.

Pastore, who joined the Ligue Un side from Palermo in 2011, is willing to make the sacrifice to satiate Neymar ahead of his arrival at the Parc des Princes.


The 28-year-old communicated his decision to Antero Henrique, PSG's newly-appointed sporting director, and Nasser Al Khelaifi, the club's president, with the following statement:

"I would like to offer Neymar my shirt as a welcoming gift. I want him to feel at home and to enjoy himself from the get-go. As the first one here, I want to offer all the support necessary so we can go on and win the Champions League. [The number] isn't a big deal, but it meant a lot for me to wear it and now I want to welcome [Neymar] with this small gesture."

In turn PSG have reportedly assured Pastore that he is an irreplaceable member of the team and that there is no intention to sell him.

 

[GE]

What a pussy. He would have been stripped of number 10 anyway, and he knows it.

Martial did the same gesture when Zlatan arrived and there was no big statement about it, likewise Lukaku asking for Zlatans permission.

 

[Ish]

The title "latest news about neymarrr" is a trap

Indeed, then I still saw the Neyday updates

 

[Ecstatic]

Official | PSG sign Neymar in €222m deal

Following weeks of speculation, PSG have announced the signing of the Brazilian superstar, Neymar Jr. for a world record fee of €222 million payment – equal to his release clause – on a 5 year contract that will expire on June 30th 2022.

The 25 year old joins the French Champions following four seasons Barcelona where he established himself to be among the best, winning 8 Trophies with Barcelona including the treble in 2014-15 as well as numerous individual awards.

Neymar Jr has captained the Brazilian National Team, most notably at the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics where he led Brazil to their first Olympic Gold Medal in men’s football. He has made 77 appearances for the national team, scoring 52 in the process.

Neymar will wear the #10 shirt for French Champions. He will be presented tomorrow afternoon to journalists at the Parc de Princes at 13:30 local time and will be presented before Saturday’s fixture vs Amiens to fans.

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PSG President Nasser Al Khelaifi on the arrival of Neymar

In an official press release, PSG President Nasser Al Khelaifi discussed the arrival of Neymar at the club.

“It is with immense joy and lots of pride that we welcome Neymar to PSG. Neymar is today one of the best players in world football. His profound desire to win, his great strength of character and his sense of leadership make him into a truly great player. He will bring us very positive energy. In six years, we have built an ambitious project that has already taken us to the top of national and European football. Today, with the arrival of Neymar, I believe that we will come closer to, with the loyal and fervent support of our fans, the achievement of our greatest dreams.”

 

[AN17]

I don't know why. I do like this old picture

Bart: Hey, Nasser. How much for Verrati ?
Nasser: Not for sale. End of.
Bart: But he just told us he wants to play for us, and
he's desperate to leave.
Nasser: Wait what ? you talked without our permission. Well that's it !! We're activating Neymar's clause, bitch.

(Hangs up the phone. Deal agreed with Neymar. Rings back Barca.)

Nasser: It's done. He has agreed to join us.
Bart: But he'll never leave the "mes que un club".
Nasser: We'll he did after we offered him half a million per week. And a fat paycheck to his dad and agent.
Bart: Bo hoo.. No way.. we'll report you for tapping up..
Nasser: Remember Verrati ?
Bart: ahem.. well then we'll bring the ffp on you.
Nasser: Yeah sure. And while you are at it, do you still have that replica of Eiffel tower I gifted you ?
Bart: Yeah, it's here in the office. Why?
Nasser: well, you can take it an shove it up your mes un que arse.

 

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@AN17

 

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Today near some PSG shops

 

[Kostur]

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Marketing wise it was a masterstroke imo, especially given all the shenanigans that preceeded the transfer.

 

[LARulz]

It's probably just me but the older I get the less I wear football shirts, but I'd find it even more weird paying/wearing one that had a players name not he back that is younger than me. It's a stupid thing I know but I'd find it weird.

 

[Ecstatic]

It's probably just me but the older I get the less I wear football shirts, but I'd find it even more weird paying/wearing one that had a players name not he back that is younger than me. It's a stupid thing I know but I'd find it weird.

The same. Age has a big impact.

Younger I was proud to wear a NT shirt. Now, I find it childish.

 

[Ecstatic]

Marketing wise it was a masterstroke imo, especially given all the shenanigans that preceeded the transfer.

Now, I understand why the away shirt is...yellow

 

[Kostur]

Now, I understand why the away shirt is...yellow

Heh, exactly what I'm talking about.

 

[roonster09]

Now, I understand why the away shirt is...yellow

Wow, that's a very good video.

So your whole defense is Brazilians (4), Motta, Neymar, Lucas. That's 7 who might be playing for first team. Should have made home kit as Yellow

 

[Ecstatic]

Wow, that's a very good video.

So your whole defense is Brazilians (4), Motta, Neymar, Lucas. That's 7 who might be playing for first team. Should have made home kit as Yellow

Maxwell has retired but joined the recruitment team to convince Brazilian players to join the team.

PSG tried to recruit Pepe as a back-up but opted for a Turkish club (Fenerahce IIRC) so 6 players with the Brazilian citizenship

 

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[roonster09]

Maxwell has retired but joined the recruitment team to convince Brazilian players to join the team.

PSG tried to recruit Pepe as a back-up but opted for a Turkish club (Fenerahce IIRC) so 6 players with the Brazilian citizenship

At least 5 of them are regular starters. Didn't know PSG had this history with Brazilian players.

 

[Ecstatic]

At least 5 of them are regular starters. Didn't know PSG had this history with Brazilian players.

1980s:

- Abel Braga

1990s

- Rai: South American Footballer of the Year: 1992, 49 caps with Brazil, WC winner in 1994
- Leonardo, WC winner in 1994, 45 caps with Brazil
- Ricardo Gomes: 45 caps with Brazil but injured 2 months before the WC 94
- Valdo: he played the WC 86 and 90 with Brazil, 45 caps

2000s
- Ronaldinho: WC Winner 2002 with the PSG shirt
- Vampeta
- Paulo Cesar

Early 2010s

- Néné
- Christian
- Ceara


A lot of flops: Edmilson, Adailton, Augusto Cesar, Alex Dias, Aloisio, Andre Luiz, reinaldo, Souza, Everton...

 

[roonster09]

1980s:

- Abel Braga

1990s

- Rai: South American Footballer of the Year: 1992, 49 caps with Brazil, WC winner in 1994
- Leonardo, WC winner in 1994, 45 caps with Brazil
- Ricardo Gomes: 45 caps with Brazil but injured 2 months before the WC 94
- Valdo: he played the WC 86 and 90 with Brazil, 45 caps

2000s
- Ronaldinho: WC Winner 2002 with the PSG shirt
- Vampeta
- Paulo Cesar

Early 2010s

- Néné
- Christian
- Ceara


A lot of flops: Edmilson, Adailton, Augusto Cesar, Alex Dias, Aloisio, Andre Luiz, reinaldo, Souza, Everton...

Thank you. Post 2010 it has grown even stronger. Maybe you guys should sign Coutinho too

 

[Von Mistelroum]

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Imagine the media frenzy and marketing that United would gain if we signed a megastar player. Very clever by PSG this and it will see their global fanbase increase too.

 

[EyeInTheSky]

The Argentina Head Coach Sampaoli in Paris to discuss tactics with Pastore, Lo Celso and Di Maria

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wow, didn't know Joe Rogan was a PSG fan.

 

[Ecstatic]

Imagine the media frenzy and marketing that United would gain if we signed a megastar player. Very clever by PSG this and it will see their global fanbase increase too.

Sure, United is the club #1 in the world in terms of global fanbase.

I don't know if United really tried to sign him this year.

 

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Tite Admits Neymar PSG Move Good for Brazil

By Tim Stillman 2017-08-03 18:34:00


Brazil coach Tite has admitted that Neymar’s imminent transfer to Paris Saint Germain could work in the Seleção’s favour- especially with next year’s World Cup in Russia in mind.

PSG have a contingent of Brazilian players in Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Lucas Moura and Dani Alves. Tite thinks the addition of Neymar could help increase the understanding between the players- to Brazil’s benefit.

“Looking at it yes, I will not lie, I think it is good for the Seleção. When you can make these connections from players who play together every week, who know each other on the field, that makes it easier.”

Tite watched Neymar perform in friendlies for Barcelona against the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus and declared himself, “very pleased with the technical performance,” of the player.

Tite thinks Neymar has evolved as a player in two key aspects in the 12 months that he has been coaching him, “The first one was clear when we played against Uruguay, when we were in their attacking third and [Uruguay centre half] Coates was around his waist.

“At other times he would fall, but this time he held up and went inside. And another aspect is the assists. I always say that when Neymar picks up the ball is for the others to make runs and he understands that too.

 

[VorZakone]

It's easy to forget how marketable Neymar. His brand is massive at the moment.

 

[Jim Beam]

Now, I understand why the away shirt is...yellow

Must say, the marketing department is pushing all the right buttons.

1990s

- Rai: South American Footballer of the Year: 1992, 49 caps with Brazil, WC winner in 1994

One of my favorite players as I was younger. I think the main reason is that he was class on and off the pitch as I can remember.

 

[TsuWave]

PSG fans must be in 7th heaven

 

[Robertd0803]

Classy move from Pastore. Though in exchange he has received exchanges he won't be sold means its not without benefit for him clever lad.

 

[Wade3]

Official | PSG sign Neymar in €222m deal

Following weeks of speculation, PSG have announced the signing of the Brazilian superstar, Neymar Jr. for a world record fee of €222 million payment – equal to his release clause – on a 5 year contract that will expire on June 30th 2022.

The 25 year old joins the French Champions following four seasons Barcelona where he established himself to be among the best, winning 8 Trophies with Barcelona including the treble in 2014-15 as well as numerous individual awards.

Neymar Jr has captained the Brazilian National Team, most notably at the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics where he led Brazil to their first Olympic Gold Medal in men’s football. He has made 77 appearances for the national team, scoring 52 in the process.

Neymar will wear the #10 shirt for French Champions. He will be presented tomorrow afternoon to journalists at the Parc de Princes at 13:30 local time and will be presented before Saturday’s fixture vs Amiens to fans.

C.L.

PSG President Nasser Al Khelaifi on the arrival of Neymar

In an official press release, PSG President Nasser Al Khelaifi discussed the arrival of Neymar at the club.

“It is with immense joy and lots of pride that we welcome Neymar to PSG. Neymar is today one of the best players in world football. His profound desire to win, his great strength of character and his sense of leadership make him into a truly great player. He will bring us very positive energy. In six years, we have built an ambitious project that has already taken us to the top of national and European football. Today, with the arrival of Neymar, I believe that we will come closer to, with the loyal and fervent support of our fans, the achievement of our greatest dreams.”

The top of European football? That's laughable.