“I Will Miss It. RIP CSGO” – Neymar Jr Pens Message Minutes After Counter-Strike 2’s Launch

The gaming world is thrilled by the announcement of the Counter-Strike 2’s launch. As it continues to captivate its ardent fans and newcomers alike, a surprising voice has emerged from the realm of soccer. None other than Neymar Jr., Brazilian’s star forward, has taken to social media to express his excitement about the release.

Neymar is widely recognized for his passion as an online gaming enthusiast, particularly when it comes to CS: GO. Let’s see what the iconic athlete had to say about the latest Counter-Strike franchise.

Neymar Jr fires a message after Counter-Strike 2 launch

Counter-Strike game developers Valve caught everyone off guard when they revealed their plans earlier this year to develop Counter-Strike 2. Following several months of limited testing, the game is now accessible to PC players through Steam. Minutes after the game’s launch, Neymar penned a message that resonated with the global gaming community.

The Al Hilal star posted a video on his Instagram that featured some of his best memories from his CS: GO days. In addition to this, he wrote a caption saying, “Years of playing CGO …….These are some moments playing live with friends. I will miss it. #Ripcsgo” The 31-year-old has paid tribute to the legendary predecessor game after its successor’s launch.

While sidelined or during his free time, Neymar has often been seen playing CS: GO. He even streams himself playing, allowing fans to watch him play and interact with him in the chat. Certainly, the entertainment is set to double as the player will now be looking forward to getting his hands on the latest release and playing in front of his fans.

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Mostly, Neymar is known to play CS: GO, but are there any other games that he often plays?

Which other online games does Neymar play?

Aside from Counter-Strike, Neymar has a huge love for Fortnite. The former PSG star had a collaboration with Fortnite Season 2 Chapter 6, where Epic Games launched him as a Battle Pass exclusive skin. Fans were also able to collect Neymar in certain primal forms that were available after completing certain quests.

The Brazilian superstar has often played with some renowned esports stars. Ney also loves playing Call of Duty and League of Legends. While one might expect him to play an online game based on the sport he plays in real life, he plays FIFA or PES once in a blue moon. However, the former Barcelona man has found interest in Football Manager, where he has built an exciting team.

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