Neymar signs his first poker success

There were 288 at the start of this stage of the BSOP, São Paulo and Neymar Jr. managed to reach 6th place for a gain of 18,500 euros. Certainly, in light of the numbers we are used to in poker, and, especially, sums practiced in football, the amount is not staggering. Still, this is a nice performance, the first of Neymar poker. Not sure, however, that it consoles the Brazilians for their elimination from the World Cup. On the contrary, it could fuel the controversy.

After his ankle injury that deprived him of the end of the season at PSG, Neymar had willingly exhibited around green carpets. Bad idea. Supporters had then criticized him for neglecting his convalescence, to relegate his club to the background. It's a bit of the same story after this highly publicized performance where the disappointment of Brazilians is not yet healed. On the social networks, some sarcasm begins to appear.

Not understood

A few years earlier, it was the fans of poker who saw with a bad eye that a "people" benefits from a sponsorship contract at the expense of a more deserving and legitimate player. PokerStars had decided to recruit him as an ambassador. Last year, at the WSOP, the Brazilian received an honorary bracelet. New outcry! In short, Neymar seems to be a misunderstood.

Yet his love of the game is not fake, unlike Nadal, for example, who, once his contract with PokerStars ended, no longer set foot in a casino . No, Neymar is passionate to the point of calling his dog "poker"! He plays regularly online and with friends and, probably to the chagrin of his agent, participates in tournaments without receiving compensation.

The reasons for this passion? Neymar has predispositions that he holds football. Because, it is well known, in poker, it is often necessary to go to bed …