Source: REUTERS/THIAGO BERNARDES
[Saba Sports News] Before a friendly match between Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and Brazilian team Santos, RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons met up with Santos star Neymar Junior. Simons gifted a customized Neymar jersey to the former teammate as a tribute. It’s known that Simons once worked alongside Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain and has publicly expressed admiration for him on multiple occasions. Before the friendly match between Leipzig and Santos, Simons handed over this customized jersey to Neymar, which was a dream come true for him. Neymar is a super star in the football world, renowned for his exceptional skills and unique playing style, achieving numerous accomplishments. Simons, who trained at Barcelona’s youth academy, previously worked alongside Neymar in Paris; Neymar’s career experiences and achievements have profoundly influenced Simons. This gesture of gifting a custom jersey symbolizes the inheritance of football skills and spirit. Simons may seek to draw more football strength from Neymar to inspire himself in his professional football journey, while also expressing his love for the sport and recognition of his predecessor’s achievements.