Brazil forward Neymar insists he won’t stop fun party lifestyle

Brazil forward Neymar insists he won’t stop fun party lifestyle

Brazil star Neymar has rejected criticism of his lifestyle. Instead, he was adamant enough, asking reporters: “Why can I not go out and enjoy parties?”

Brazil forward Neymar insists he won’t stop fun party lifestyle

Barcelona forward Neymar, 24, missed this summer’s Copa America Centenario in the United States. It was in order to take part in next month’s Olympic football tournament in Rio de Janeiro.

Despite his absence from the Copa America, he headed to the United States. He attracted heavy criticism for his off-field behaviour. Neymar had hosted a pool party and watched the draw with Ecuador in the star company of Justin Bieber and Jamie Foxx.

Neymar suggested he accepted the speculation over his role in the 2015 Copa America exit. It was when disciplinary issues saw his tournament brought to an early end. But he said his behaviour this summer was not a matter for public debate.

“You have to look at the things that I do on the pitch. Anything else is private,” Neymar told reporters. “When I’m off the pitch, that’s my private life. You have to judge me on the pitch. I have no problem talking about cards or sendings-off, but I have a private life. I’m 24 years old.

“I have my achievements and I have my own things outside of that. I am very quiet about these things, but of course you can criticise me. I make mistakes too. I’m not a perfect guy.

“I also like to go out and have fun with my friends. I have my family and friends. Why can I not go out and enjoy parties? I can do that and will continue to. If I’m aware of my duties the next day, I see no problem.”

He added: “Imagine you’re 24 years old, earning what I earn and having all that I have. Wouldn’t you be the same as me?”