The Truth About Neymar’s Downfall

Football

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Panoorin Ngayon

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Neymar was supposed to be The One. The crown prince of Brazilian football. The heir to Messi and Ronaldo. But a decade later, he’s returning to Santos — with a trophy case full of silver, and a legacy still up for debate. In this episode of Football Footnotes, Talia Lazarus traces Neymar’s dazzling rise, divisive peak, and the detour that left many wondering: was greatness ever the goal? Or did football’s most gifted showman trade the throne for fame, fashion, and fireworks? 00:00 – Neymar: The Chosen One 00:42 – A Star is Born (in Santos) 01:10 – Barça Bids and Boardroom Drama 02:05 – The 2014 World Cup Breaks Brazil (and Neymar) 02:31 – MSN: The Era of Magic 03:13 – The €222M Gamble 03:39 – From Footballer to Brand 04:03 – Exile and Return 04:18 – Brazil Weighs In: Leo's Take 05:07 – Ronaldinho 2.0? 05:33 – The Legacy We Got 05:58 – Outro: The Myth and the Mirror ► Thanks for watching! Subscribe to the channel here: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToOnefootball ► Check the website: https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/ ► Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1YpT8ud ► Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2lDcoK8 ► Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1U7uYQh