Neymar carrying the aspirations of an entire nation

Brazil is seeking redemption 7-1 loss to Germany at the FIFA World Cup two years ago. They want it in the form of an Olympic football gold. And Neymar is supposedly the knight in shining armour to fulfill those dreams. And he is carrying the hopes of an entire nation on hi shoulder.

Neymar carrying the aspirations of an entire nation

Brazil is the most successful World Cup team with five triumphs. But it has never won an Olympic gold. It reached the final back in 2012 after winning five consecutive matches. But unfortunately they lost 2-1 to Mexico. This is its second big opportunity and the skipper will be looking forward to exploiting it.

Neymar may not have been at his best in the London final. He suffered the agony of watching the German thrashing from the dugout with his fractured vertebra. But he is undoubtedly in good shape now.

The 24-year-old has the faith of his countrymen and also the Selecao teammates. “I think we can learn from everything and if Brazil has still not won this football gold medal that we’re all dreaming of, it’s because our time is yet to come. Winning at the Maracana would be incredible, unforgettable, and you can be sure we’ll give our best on the pitch to make this happen,” the Barcelona star has been quoted as saying.

As the captain of the Selecao, Neymar has the full attention of coach Rogerio Micale. Micale himself has had a long career dedicated to the development of talented young players.

Neymar really had a good season with Barcelona. And now he will have to showcase his sublime skills and creativity during the big mission. Meanwhile, World Cup legend Ronaldo sees a “great possibility” in Neymar and hopes he will lead Brazil to the gold.

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