A Neymar fan has decided to leave everything he owns to the PSG star in his will, it has been reported.
The 31-year-old is one of the best players in world football across spells with Santos, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, and is also tied with Pele for all-time goals for Brazil.
He won the Champions League in 2015 with Barcelona, before almost repeating the feat in 2020 when he almost single-handedly took PSG to the final against Bayern Munich. However, the French giants lost 1-0 thanks to Kingsley Coman’s strike.
Neymar has built up a huge following, both in Brazil and across the world, due to his performances on the pitch, and is one of the most popular stars in world football.
In 2013, a study from Stochos Sports & Entertainment, and shared by Barcelona’s official website, revealed that the forward was actually the most popular footballer in Brazil – ahead of even his Barcelona team-mate at the time, Lionel Messi.
One fan, meanwhile, reportedly took his love for Neymar to new lengths with what is certainly a surprising decision.
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Fan ‘leaves everything to Neymar in his will’
The anonymous fan, who is 30 years of age, is reported as telling local Brazilian outlet Metropoles that he has decided to leave all of his assets to Neymar when he passes away.
Explaining the decision to the publication, the man revealed that he was not in good health, and identifies with the footballer ‘a lot’.
He said (quotes via Reuters): “I am not in very good health and, because of that, I really saw that I have no-one to leave my things to.”
When asked why he would leave assets to Neymar, given the Brazilian icon’s wealth, he replied: “I like Neymar, I identify with him a lot.
“I also suffer from defamation, I am also very family-orientated and the relationship with his father reminds me a lot of mine with my father, who has already passed away.
“But above all, I know that, above all, he is not greedy, something a little rare nowadays.”
The fan went on to add that he had attempted to send assets to Neymar before, but was unsuccessful in doing so.
Neymar is currently preparing for the 2023/24 season, after missing the final four months of the recent campaign through injury.
He has been linked with a move away from PSG, but should he stay at Parc des Princes he will not be sharing a pitch with Lionel Messi, who will leave the club as a free agent this week and is set to be confirmed as a new Inter Miami player.
How much is Mike Tyson, Jake Paul getting paid for the fight?
Jake Paul, a former child star and social media influencer who began his professional boxing career in 2020, on Saturday secured a victory against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a boxing bout.
The fight was livestreamed worldwide on Netflix, and Paul won by unanimous decision.
While the outcome surprised some, the financial stakes were just as intense as the match itself, with both fighters set to earn huge sums for their efforts.
Mike Tyson, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history, is 58 years old and has an estimated net worth of $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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While this figure is modest compared to the hundreds of millions Tyson earned during his career, including $400 million in fight purses according to Forbes, he’s also made a remarkable comeback after declaring bankruptcy in 2013 at age 37.
Although promoters did not disclose Tyson’s exact earnings from the fight, reports from sources like DraftKings Network estimate he will earn around $20 million.
This figure is comparable to the amount Tyson earned for his 1988 match against Michael Spinks, which had a record purse at the time (worth approximately $53 million today when adjusted for inflation). That fight ended in just 91 seconds, with Tyson knocking out the previously undefeated Spinks.
Jake Paul, 27, is expected to earn approximately $40 million, according to estimates from DraftKings Network and other sources. This is double the amount Tyson is projected to make. One reason for this disparity may be Paul’s status as a top social media influencer, with 27 million followers on Instagram alone. Additionally, Paul is the co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the company promoting the fight in partnership with Netflix.
Paul’s net worth is estimated at $80 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
I don’t think so – Mike Tyson on boxing retirement after loss to Paul
After his defeat to Jake Paul, 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson indicated that he has no immediate plans to retire
This is just as he had praises for Paul who he stood toe-to-toe with till the final round and ultimately lost to by a unanimous decision.
“I’m really happy. He was a good fighter and well prepared,” Mike Tyson said. “I didn’t prove anything to anyone. Just to myself.”
Asked on a knee brace that he wore for the fight, Tyson said: “I can’t use that as an excuse or wouldn’t have been in there.”
Asked if this was the end for Tyson in the ring, he concluded: “I don’t think so.”
Mike Tyson’s controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Friday, with Youtuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas.
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Tyson, 58, barely landed a punch during the eight-round bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with Paul winning by big margins on all three cards — 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.
Paul, 27, used his superior speed and movement to dominate the ageing Tyson with ease, and had the former undisputed heavyweight champion in trouble after landing a flurry of punches in the third round.
Super Eagles seal AFCON 2025 spot, draw 1-1 against Benin
Victor Osimhen’s late header helped the Super Eagles of Nigeria secure a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in Abidjan, clinching their qualification for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Benin, playing their matches in Côte d’Ivoire, took an early lead in the 16th minute when Mohammed Tijani headed in a short corner.
The goal followed a period of sustained pressure from the Beninoise side on the Nigerian defence.
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Benin nearly doubled their advantage shortly afterwards, but goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali made a crucial save to keep Nigeria in the game.
Osimhen threatened as the first half progressed, with a powerful header that narrowly missed the target.
In the second half, Benin came close again, but a shot veered inches wide of the right post, sparing the Eagles further trouble.
With nine minutes remaining, Osimhen rose to the occasion, connecting with a precise cross from Moses Simon to level the score at 1-1.
With this result, the Super Eagles top Group D with 11 points from five matches, while Benin hold second place with seven points.
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