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Neymar recently gave his support to the development of equestrian sports in both Latin America and Europe, an industry worth $402 billion. As the forward continues to heighten his love for sports and his homeland, he recently showered praise on his fellow Brazilians for their remarkable triumphs in equestrian events at the prestigious Pan-American Games.

Amidst these celebratory moments, the forward recently faced a heart-wrenching setback as he grappled with a devastating injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the season. recently made a remarkable investment in a thriving $402 billion sports industry.

Neymar heaps praise on fellow Brazilians’ equestrian triumphs at Pan American Games

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Yesterday, in the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, Brazil’s equestrian team clinched a massive achievement. The equestrian team made up of João Marcari Oliva and Renderson Oliveira won their first-ever silver medal. Interestingly, this caught the eye of Neymar, who was enticed to shower praise on the achievements of his country’s equestrian team.

The Al Hilal star posted an advertisement video for the Horse Team and Campline Horses. Aside from this, he wrote a long caption while congratulating João, Renderson, and the whole team. “It is a pride for me, as a person and as a Brazilian athlete to be an ambassador for @camplinehorses and @horseteaminvest who do a wonderful job, and that I had the opportunity to meet in person. Let’s keep going together to take Brazil even further in Olympic dressage and to save the horse Pure Blood Lusitan from the risk of extinction,” he wrote.

 

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Notably, Brazil came in second at 443.343. Meanwhile, the USA came in first with 450.670, and Canada grabbed bronze at 431.93. Be that as it may, it is indeed quite a heartwarming wish from the Al Hilal star. Meanwhile, let’s dive deeper to know more about his investment in the billion-dollar sport.

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Everything to know about Neymar’s investment in equestrian

Earlier, Neymar partnered with a Portuguese business group with deep involvement in equestrian sports. The 31-year-old expanded his business interests by generously sponsoring the Brazilian Dressage Team and taking on the role of its global ambassador. He even visited Benavente, Portugal, where he had the opportunity to tour the facilities of the Horse Team/Campline Horses. Additionally, it allowed him to get up close with Purebred Lusitano horses and interact with the dressage team.

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The equestrian sports, dressage, and horse racing markets are poised for substantial growth in the coming years. In fact, as per Globe News Wire, the global horse racing market will witness impressive growth, reaching an estimated value of $793.9 billion by 2030. Furthermore, it has the potential for a strong compound annual growth rate of 8.89%. Undoubtedly, Neymar’s investment is expected to yield significant benefits in this flourishing market.

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