Despite Losing $1,000,000 Playing Online Poker Recently, Neymar Jr Flaunts $142,500 Worth Piece of Art at the Monaco GP

Fortunes are always on the up for the people in the principality of Monaco. At the Monaco GP last weekend, drivers like Esteban Ocon and Max Verstappen hit the jackpot. While Ocon scored a podium for midfielders Alpine, their first since 2021, Verstappen stormed to victory in a tricky, rain-hit race to extend his championship lead. But while F1 drivers were enjoying a lucky streak, even other celebrities, like Neymar Jr, got a piece of the positive vibes!

Neymar Jr was in attendance on the 28th of May for the revered Monaco Grand Prix. However, the PSG talisman was spotted sporting a rather luxurious and expensive piece of accessory. Not uncommon for a soccer player of his stature, but the recent fiscal hit that he took would’ve surely made his fans wince.

Neymar Jr splashes the cash at Monaco GP despite a huge loss

Earlier this year, the 31-year-old Brazilian soccer star was on the wrong side of lady luck. While playing a game of online poker, Neymar reportedly lost $1,072,432. That’s right, in a flash, he lost a million dollars. But that didn’t stop him from splashing the cash and sporting an iconic personal, stylish accessory.

According to reports, “@neymarjr of Paris Saint-Germain attended today’s F1 Monaco Grand Prix wearing a ladies 28mm @rolex Datejust 279458RBR in 18k yellow gold. It features a diamond-paved dial with Roman numerals hour markers and a diamond-set President bracelet.”

Currently, the watch retails at $142,500.

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Neymar surely dazzled the spectators and fans with his appearance at the race. But one moment was enough to put his racing credibility into question!

Neymar’s bizarre F1 confession

Celebrities and Formula 1 have become synonymous in the last few years. Whenever a high-profile race is about to take place, the A-list stars and sporting personalities descend from the heavens to grace the tarmac. When Neymar was at the race last weekend, he was asked who he was supporting, but his answer sent fans into a frenzy!

In a pre-race interview, the PSG star was asked about who he was rooting for. He replied, ““I love F1 and above all I love [Lewis] Hamilton, who is a great friend of mine. I will support Red Bull and root for my friend.”

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Do you think supporting Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull is an affordable choice for a Formula 1 fan?