Oma Akatugba Promises To Name Son "Neymar"

Mr controversial has come out after admiring Neymar to promise his fans that he will name his soon coming son after the talented Brazilian. Only time and chance can tell.

Popular sports anchor Oma Akatugba is known for his love for Barcelona with Neymar being one of his favourite players. Oma posted a vine video of Neymar and promised his fans that he would name his son NEYMAR.

We certainly know that Neymar is a Brazilian and with the trend of Nigerians naming their kids after great names in the world Oma will certainly not be the first.

I Can't Play For Another Club In Europe, Neymar Is My Heir - Lionel Messi

Shining star, Lionel Messi expressed some views in an interview with France football where he stated that he can't play for another club in Europe and that Neymar will be his heir.

As sharp as ever: "I'm in much better shape than in previous years. I had injuries in 2013 and 2014 that meant I wasn't at the top of my game, whereas now I am. I feel I'm back at the level I was at three or four seasons ago".

Neymar, his heir: "Neymar will win the Ballon d'Or one day because he has all the tools to do so. He's a top-class player and he'll go as far as he wants to. He's fast, technically gifted and has the skill to take on people one-on-one".

UEFA XI: Messi, Suarez & Neymar Fails To Make Team

Messi, Neymar and Suarez have failed to make UEFA XI for the Champions League group stage. Bitter enemy who set a new group stage goal record, Ronaldo and Chelsea's free kick master Willian made the list.

The forward trio scored 10 goals between them as Barcelona became the first to qualify with 14 points. Messi, Neymar and Suarez have scored 46 goals between them in all competitions this season

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Zenit St Petersburg's Hulk and Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller make up Uefa's attacking unit in the 4-3-3 formation.

Transfer News: Manchester United To Make World Record Bid For Neymar

United are obsessed about signing Neymar. If reports coming out of Nou Camp are to be followed then United may grab Neymar with a world record fee. Barca president recently said the La liga giant won't be able to keep the trio of Messi, Suarez and Neymar due to financial concerns. Possibilities of signing Neymar in January will never happen, my opinion. 

Manchester United are set to launch a massive £143.9 million bid for Barcelona superstar Neymar in January, according to Fichajes.

The Red Devils have long been linked with a move for the Brazil international, who has been named among the top three candidates to win the Ballon d'Or alongside Barca team-mate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Neymar Can Lead? No, Messi Is The Team Leader - Luis Enrique

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique says Neymar will not be put under pressure to take the attacking burden left by Lionel Messi's injury absence.

The Catalan club are expected to remain without Messi's services until the middle of November, although Neymar showed signs of filling the Argentina superstar's boots with a four-goal haul in Saturday's 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou.

Opinions have been divided whether Neymar can step in for Messi until he regains full fitness, but Luis Enrique was quick to take the pressure of being Barca's focal point in attack off the 23-year-old's shoulders.

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Brazil Is A Team Of Individual Players - Pele

Brazil legend Pele says the national team are a team of individuals after they began their World Cup qualification campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Chile.

The Selecao have suffered a fall from grace in recent years after their 7-1 defeat to Germany at World Cup 2014 was followed by a quarter-final exit at this summer's Copa America.

Pele dismissed suggestions the nation no longer had the same love for the game, but admitted the current side are not yet a tight unit.

Brazil: Am Against Neymar Being Captain, He Doesn't Have Leadership Abilities - Cafu

The Barcelona star, who arrived from Santos in 2013, was handed the armband on a permanent basis in September 2014, with returning coach Dunga preferring the 23-year-old to Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva.

We need to take responsibility off him. We have to let him enjoy himself. He doesn’t have to talk to the referee, to be the middleman

Brazil have won 14 of 16 matches since, with Neymar scoring 11 goals, although he was unable to lead his country to 2015 Copa America success, seeing red against Colombia and suspended for the remainder of the tournament. Cafu, his country’s most capped player with 142 from 1990-2006, feels the weight of the role should be lifted off Neymar’s shoulders, for now at least.

Neymar Will Play At Barcelona For Life - Robert Fernandez

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez has asserted that Neymar will spend his entire playing career at Barcelona.

The Brazil forward is in contract negotiations with the Spanish champions, which Robert insists are going according to plan.

Indeed, he is hopeful that Neymar, 23, will remain with Barca for even longer than the duration of his next deal.

Wow! Neymar Acquires £200k Ferrari

Barcelona football star, Neymar has just bought himself a £200,000 Ferrari 458 Spider showing the world what hard work gets you after a champion’s league win! He poste dthe photo on instagram with the caption; 

'Thank you God for giving me health and the fruit of my work can make another child's dream!' See the ride after the cut....

Neymar's Assets Freezed In Brazil

A Brazilian judge has accused Barcelona striker Neymar of tax evasion and frozen 188.8 million reais ($47.6 million) of his assets, authorities said on Friday.

Neymar is accused of not paying 63.3 million reais in taxes between 2011 and 2013. The judge froze three times that amount for security reasons and to cover potential interest and fines, according to a judicial order explaining the seizure.

The action covers property and vehicles and is a preventive measure to stop the player selling assets before the case is settled. He will still have access to bank accounts and other liquid assets.

Neymar Confirms Talks With Manchester United

Barcelona striker Neymar had talks with Premier League side Manchester United but no offer was made, the player confirmed on Friday.

The Brazilian hitman, part of Barca's devastating attacking trio that hit 122 goals last season as the club won the treble, was linked to a move to United who needed a striker and went on to sign Anthony Martial.

"There were talks but nothing came of them," Neymar told ESPN Brazil. "There were rumours but I never received an offer."

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Brazil Not A One Man Team - Neymar

The Barca forward has insisted that Brazil is not a one man team. Neymar is backing his side to win matches without his presence on the pitch.

Neymar has insisted that Brazil are not a one-man team and is adamant they have plenty of options up front with the Barcelona star set to miss his country's opening World Cup qualifiers due to suspension.

Brazil beat Costa Rica 1-0 at the weekend before recording a 4-1 win over United States on Tuesday, with Neymar netting twice against Jurgen Klinsmann's men to take his tally for Brazil to 46.

Cristiano Ronaldo is The Sport Athlete With The Highest Followers On Twitter, Earns About £170k Per Tweet

Ronaldo is the sports personality with the largest follower on twitter with about 38 million followers. You can conclude that most followers are not necessarily football die hards but lovers of his spectacular lifestyle. Neymar who has a similar lifestyle to that of Ronaldo ranks at 3rd. Lionel Messi whose lifestyle is opposite of that of Ronaldo is not among the top 10 despite wining the Ballon d'Or 4 times. Basketball legend LeBron James ranks at far away number 2 with about 24 million followers. Ronaldo is head and shoulders above every other athlete on twitter and earns about £170k per tweet. Yes you heard me well 170k for just one tweet or a retweet. Read more and see the top 10 chart after the cut...

Neymar Blames Self For Brazil's Copa America Failure

Neymar has admitted to making "mistakes" during Brazil's Copa America campaign but insists he has seen the error of his ways. The 23-year-old was sent off in disgrace during the group stage clash with Colombia over the summer after headbutting Jeison Murillo.

The red card saw him handed a four-match ban, which ended his participation in the tournament, but the Selecao captain is confident there'll be no repeat of that indiscipline.

"I can't feel frustrated because it was my fault and my mistake," he said. "I did things wrong and I have learnt my lesson."

Neymar Wants To Make History With Barcelona

Neymar is setting his eyes on making history with Barca. He's confidently hoping to retain the Champions League trophy, back to back wins. That's the only achievement Barca is eagerly looking for.

Barcelona ace Neymar has said he wants to make history with his side as they look to build on last season's European and domestic treble.

The Catalan side were victorious in La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Champions League last term and aim to become the first team ever to win the latter for a second time in a row.