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Neymar Jr left the soccer world in shock, after issuing a heartfelt apology note for pregnant girlfriend Bruna Biancardi. Fans were stunned after the PSG star apologized for cheating on his love partner days. Ashamed of his actions, the Brazilian star admitted his wrongdoings and expressed deep remorse in the note.

Indeed, the past few days have been a rollercoaster of emotions for the 31-year-old soccer star. Neymar even confessed that he cried for ‘five days straight’ while facing the worst moment of his life. However, the Brazilian star wasn’t talking about his girlfriend this time, but about the grief he went through after the World Cup. Regardless, Neymar supported his former PSG partner, Lionel Messi, to lift the trophy in his name.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Neymar Jr on supporting Lionel Messi

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After years of patience, Messi fans finally witnessed their idol lifting the 2022 World Cup trophy. Although Messi fans were celebrating, several soccer stars had to face elimination and the most depressing moment of their life. Among them was Neymar Jr who confronted cried for five straight days after Croatia eliminated Brazil.

Despite facing the most sorrowful days, Neymar showed support for his former soccer partner and friend, Messi. The Brazilian star revealed after the elimination, he wanted the Argentine legend to lift the trophy in his place.

He said, “I spoke to Messi before the World Cup final and I told him: ‘I didn’t get there, but since you got there, win the f*cking World Cup’.” Neymar expressed he was happy with Messi’s victory as he witnessed his best friend lift the trophy after years of hard work. The Brazilian star also mentions that the entire soccer community has been happy since Messi’s World Cup victory.

” I told him that I was supporting him. It had to end it in a golden way. I was very happy, football has been happy since that victory,” he also adds. Neymar’s support for Messi wasn’t a surprise, considering their old friendship days in Barcelona.

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The two football stars have been best friends since their time together with Barcelona and have enjoyed a close bond since then. However, fans were taken aback by Neymar’s actions and support, especially since he failed to lead Brazil to victory. Despite such sorrowful feelings, Neymar came forward and motivated Lionel Messi before the World Cup final.

Why did Neymar cry for five days straight?

After the elimination, Neymar faced a lot of guilt on his shoulders. The Brazilian star confessed about that horrible feeling and couldn’t open up to his family or friends during those dark days. He further mentioned that he cried for five days straight after failing his promise to his country and fans.

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“After the World Cup, I didn’t want to go through the pain of losing but seeing my family suffering a lot, that weighs heavily. It hurts a lot to see your dream go away out of nowhere, the way it was. It was the worst moment of my life,” Neymar confessed during an interview.

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However, a few days later the Brazilian star had a change of heart and announced he will play in the 2026 World Cup. After watching his former PSG and Barcelona partner, Neymar must have a strong desire to lift the World Cup trophy.

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