Neymar: The Perfect Chaos (2022) s01e02 Episode Script
The Comeback
1
[interviewer in Portuguese]
Introduce us to your entourage.
This is Jô.
Joclecio.
Also known as Little J.
AKA "Screwy."
[all laughing]
At your service.
Uh, Gil.
Also known as Gil Onion.
AKA "Jiu-Jitsu."
[chuckling]
Bruninho, "Little Devil."
Nickname censored. [laughs]
[all laughing]
Never mind.
- Off the record.
- Leave it out.
Holy fuck.
These are my friends.
[upbeat music playing]
[inaudible conversation]
[indistinct chatter]
[man] This man loves a camera!
[Neymar Sr.] He is the biggest
football athlete of his generation.
He's constantly going through changes.
Not only as a person,
but as an athlete too.
We're there to support him.
We offer support.
Every minute, every hour. I can't give up.
If I give up on him,
he'll certainly be corrupted by something.
He'll be manipulated by something.
He's very naive.
It could affect him as an athlete
and flush all our hard work
down the toilet.
What could happen
to derail all this hard work we've done?
I'll give an example. Neymar, right?
Only Neymar can screw it up.
[Neymar] Fuck, as for Barcelona,
at first I didn't believe
it was happening.
So different.
[Neymar Sr.] Neymar was still a young kid.
He had no experience abroad.
Neither did I.
We learned little by little.
[announcer] The one who's
just arrived, Neymar!
[crowd cheering]
[Neymar] I had only seen them
in video games.
I thought,
"Wow, I'm inside a PlayStation."
I can't believe I'm here,
playing with these guys.
[whistle blowing]
[Neymar in Spanish]
It's tough to get into the Barça style.
It's so different, as far as football,
tactics, everything.
The players are incredible,
which scared me a lot.
[Gerardo] You have to be patient,
remain calm,
and gradually improve.
I have no doubt in my mind
we'll see the best version of Neymar soon.
[uneasy music playing]
[Neymar in Portuguese] I remember
the Bilbao match to this day.
I'm there crying in the locker room
in the restroom.
[Messi in Spanish]
I saw him coming in quickly.
He was looking down.
Then I saw he was crying,
which caught me off guard.
[Neymar in Portuguese] Messi came to me
and asked me why I was crying.
I explained it in my broken Spanish.
[chuckles softly]
I said, "I can't play. I can't be myself."
[Messi in Spanish] I tried to comfort him,
calm him down, so he could let it all go
and only think about playing football.
It was tough
due to what people were saying about him,
due to expectations he had,
due to everything he had done at Santos.
The weight over his shoulders
was pulling him down.
[Neymar in Portuguese]
"Don't worry about me. I'm here to help."
Uh "Keep it up." He encouraged me.
Uh, I think that was the kind of support
I needed back then.
That's when it all clicked.
[crowd cheering]
[upbeat music playing]
[Neymar] I started to feel much lighter.
[commentator 1 in English] Neymar!
Often running on the goal sheet.
[commentator 2] Neymar steadies himself.
Watch out! Gonna getcha!
Now there is a way to introduce yourself!
[commentator 3] Giving signs of an
understanding between these two players.
[commentator in Spanish] Neymar gets
a standing ovation
at Camp Nou with this performance,
his best one with Barcelona so far.
I didn't teach him.
He started to grow and improve,
which is expected.
He's growing with experience,
age, and with the matches.
[commentator in English]
Following in the footsteps of Ronaldo,
Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Romário
And he does it with a bang!
[soft guitar playing]
[woman in Portuguese] Tell me, did you
brainstorm your World Cup hairstyle?
No, I want a haircut.
Not sure what it'll be,
but I want to dye my hair.
I'll be blond. [chuckles]
It'll match the jersey.
[guitar playing]
The last World Cup in Brazil
was back in 1950.
Playing the World Cup is a dream,
especially in your own country.
[adventurous music playing]
A World Cup in Brazil.
A World Cup in the land of football,
where we're so passionate about it
and winning is a cultural obligation.
There's so much pressure.
[drums playing]
[cheering]
[Juca] We are,
we were the country
with the best football in the world
for almost five decades.
[commentator in English] Carlos Alberto!
Rivaldo leaves it for Ronaldo!
[in Portuguese] Neymar seemed capable
of maintaining our status as a powerhouse.
It was a heavy weight on his shoulders,
because he was still very young then.
[screaming]
I'm looking for Neymar.
I'm in love with him.
I hope he represents our nation well
It's the best feeling
when you're representing your country.
But it's tough. It gets complicated.
[reporter in English]
This national obsession has now become
a potent symbol of Brazil's problems.
Protesters across the country pointed to
the high cost of World Cup preparations
being shouldered primarily by taxpayers.
[man in Portuguese] FIFA is walking away
and lining their pockets
with 10 billion.
FIFA is leaving without paying
a single cent in taxes.
[woman] It's insulting
to Brazilian people.
Of course everyone supports the protest.
We want a better Brazil.
That's why we play.
To make people happy.
[fans cheering]
[reporter] The long-awaited moment
has come.
Is Neymar ready to be a game-changer?
[Neymar] I've always made it clear
that my dream was to win a World Cup.
[whistle blows]
[suspenseful music playing]
[upbeat music playing]
[fans cheering]
[commentator in English] bit of
a corridor in which to run
and he doesn't miss often.
[reporter] He's got a lot more
confidence here playing for Brazil
than he ever does playing for Barcelona.
His performance has been excellent.
[commentator] It's Neymar.
It's a stumbling run,
but nothing stumbling about the finish.
[shouting]
[cheering]
[cheering stops]
[Neymar in Portuguese] I got hit.
It sent shock waves to my feet.
I couldn't turn around.
Then I started crying.
[somber music playing]
[teammate] It was much more than football.
My main concern in that moment was
all about my bro who was suffering,
who was in pain.
We didn't know what would happen to him.
[Mom] I said, "I want to hold him
and cry together."
I asked for God's forgiveness.
I couldn't do anything else.
I said, "Forgive me, my son.
I can't do anything to help you."
SÃO CARLOS HOSPITAL
He found the strength
to show us he was all right,
but mothers know their kids.
[Neymar] The doctor came to see me.
"I have some news for you."
"Good and bad."
"What do you want first?"
"Bad news first."
He said, "The bad news is,
you're out of the World Cup."
I asked, "What's the good news?"
"Had it been an inch to the side,
you'd never have walked again."
[reporter] According to tests,
the Brazilian forward has fractured
the third vertebra of his spine.
[Neymar] It was my first serious injury.
You don't think you can
"Will I ever get back to where I was?"
[cheering]
[commentator in English] Welcome
to the World Cup Semifinal of 2014.
Brazil versus Germany.
[in Portuguese] We will play
not only for our country,
but each one of us will play for Neymar.
For all he's done for us.
[somber music playing]
[commentator in English] Germany scores!
It's exactly what Brazil was dreading!
Brazil in real trouble!
They are in dire trouble now!
They're making another one here!
It's three-nil.
It's a disaster day
for Brazilian football.
[fan in Portuguese] No way to explain it.
I'm sad.
Brazil is falling apart
getting beaten at home.
That game was unreal.
"My God, what's happening?"
"It must be a nightmare."
When the game was over,
I couldn't stop crying.
[commentator]
Today we lost in a horrible, sad way.
It was shameful.
It was ugly.
I just wanted to make everyone happy.
My people have gone through so much.
Sorry, everyone.
Sorry to the Brazilian people.
Uh, what helped me through it all,
got me back on my feet,
and helped me clear my head
were my friends and family.
Happy birthday to you ♪
[Neymar] They were here to give me a bath.
They made fun of me, touched my butt.
[laughing]
Gu kept slapping me [laughs]
Damn!
- I couldn't do anything but be mad.
- [laughing]
You went too far.
[Mom] You know when
you remember things from the past?
When Junior was four months old,
we got into an accident.
His dad was a football player.
We got into an accident,
and his dad was in bed,
connected to a machine for six months.
The doctor said the same thing to me.
"Don't sign anything.
We're not sure he'll walk again."
- It's that all over again.
- [interviewer] Really?
I went back in time.
I went through it with his dad.
I've gone through it with my son.
[Neymar Sr.] Football had done me wrong.
I retired as a player at 32.
- [interviewer] Really?
- I had issues physically and socially.
After that, I worked in construction.
Everything happened for a reason.
I tried to prevent my son
from having the same concerns.
The same fears I had.
I really had to work on my mind,
so as to not influence him negatively.
[interviewer]
How can you separate being a father
and managing your son's career?
Actually, I can't.
I can't separate the two roles.
I've paid a high price.
You give up family time.
I have no regrets, though.
[shutter clicking]
Sit over here.
I guess my dad
has always been a bit mixed.
Make me look good. Is this a good pose?
[photographer] Don't worry.
Just turn a bit to the side.
Just turn on the chair.
There you go.
[Neymar] Back in the day,
we were father and son.
Today, I think we're a bit distant.
Of course we're on good terms.
We have a great relationship,
but I guess it's more professional.
- [woman] Will the flash get in the way?
- [man] No.
[woman] Davi! Dad's coming.
Let's put on your costume.
Let's dress up like SpongeBob!
How about a photo?
- [Davi] Daddy's coming?
- [woman] Yeah.
[Davi] He's coming?
CONGRATS
NEY
Man, acting all crazy.
[speaking indistinctly]
[kisses]
What's up, boy?
[speaking indistinctly]
We went through some tough times.
Nowadays, we try to avoid
the tough times. [chuckles]
It won't be good, I'm sure!
[laughing]
Check it out, Vitinho!
- [Vitinho] What is it?
- A banana!
[laughing]
A banana!
[Neymar] I always joke around
with my friends. We always say,
"We came from the slums. We're slum dogs."
Nowadays I say, "I'm no slum dog now."
"I'm a playboy now. Respect!"
[laughing]
These guys call me names,
but I'm just joking around.
I mean, we left the slums.
The slums didn't leave us.
- [laughing]
- [shutter clicking]
[man] Poor me, on my tippy toes.
[indistinct chatter]
- Like this!
- [Neymar] Like this, look.
Check it out. A header.
Boo!
- Do it.
- A header like this.
- Like this!
- [Neymar laughs]
- [Neymar] A header, this way. [chuckles]
- A header like this.
[man] Check it out.
[Neymar] Our best moment was in 2015.
My best moments at Barcelona.
[upbeat music playing]
[Neymar] It was very special.
Our team was wonderful.
[commentator in English] Messi to Suárez.
Sensational Barcelona goal!
[teammate in Spanish] When I got
to Barcelona, luckily none of us thought
we were better than the other.
None of us saw ourselves
above our teammates.
[commentator in English]
Even better from Messi. Gets it back.
Suárez falls over. Neymar puts in!
Messi, Suárez, Neymar spells danger.
Wonderful strength.
Towards Neymar! He does the impossible!
This is ridiculous in Barcelona.
They are the most feared strike force
possibly in the history of football.
It's Messi, to Neymar, to Messi!
That could be the title-clenching goal!
Barcelona are once more
the champions of Spanish football!
[in Spanish] Incredible.
Honestly, that year was really amazing.
The three of us together,
the titles we won.
[commentator in English]
It's just absolutely glorious!
Another trophy
for their ever-expanding cabinet.
[Neymar in Spanish]
It's the most important match of my life.
I'll do everything I can
to be victorious tomorrow.
[commentator in Spanish] Neymar to Pedro.
Pedro got the ball.
Back to Neymar. Neymar can score.
- Goal!
- [crowd cheering]
[commentator] Goal, goal, goal!
European champions with Neymar!
Champions for the fifth time!
[reporter in Spanish] What was
Neymar's season like in retrospective?
A spectacular season.
He really improved his numbers.
He really improved his output.
We can clearly say
we have the best football players
in the world.
[Neymar in Portuguese] This one is great.
[dance music playing]
[Neymar laughs]
Look at Messi.
[laughing] He was dancing.
- Messi is never like that.
- [laughs]
Suárez, Messi, and I.
Us three.
Plastered. [laughs]
[vibrant music playing]
[reporter] Last weekend,
Neymar lived up to his reputation.
The Barcelona striker
enjoyed his time off in Rio.
[reporter] Messi has no doubt
about what his calling is.
It's playing football.
It's not the same with Neymar.
I'm afraid it'll never be.
Neymar often makes headlines
for reasons unrelated to football,
not for his accomplishments on the pitch.
It isn't to the benefit of football.
[man1] So many people in need in Brazil.
Why waste so much money like that?
[man 2] He doesn't respect his people.
I'm keeping it real.
[Neymar Sr.] To keep up the image
of an athlete of his caliber
There's Neymar on the pitch,
and Neymar off the pitch.
If he couldn't take the heat
and weren't such a talented athlete,
he'd be done.
[Raí] The Olympic Games
are a matter of pride to Brazilians.
Brazilian football was yet to win gold
at the Olympics.
[reporter] The Olympics started to feel
like the World Cup.
Fans arrived at Maracanã.
People came from all over Rio,
Brazil, and the world.
The Olympics were really fucked,
all of it.
People started to say
I didn't care about the national team.
I was called many names. [chuckles]
[reporter] I wanted to ask,
looking back through history,
how committed are you to the team?
What's your commitment
to the national team, if any?
Well, I guess you should
pay attention to what I do on the pitch.
When I'm off the pitch,
regardless of what happens,
it's my private life.
I'm talking to you.
Could you look at me, please?
Thank you.
My son was eaten up alive
by the public opinion.
The number 10 jersey in Brazil
has Neymar's name on it.
His name was crossed out
during the Olympics.
And there he goes
[fans cheering]
[commentator in English] The fans
have come to the Maracanã in numbers
to see Brazil claim a gold medal
at the Olympic Games
against the old enemy, Germany.
You couldn't have written it any better.
There is still
a very deep wound in Brazil.
Brazil are not unaware of the pressure
that has been placed on them.
We hit 120 minutes.
And with that,
we are going to see penalties
to decide the gold and silver medals.
The tension is absolutely palpable
in the stadium.
Petersen takes Saved
[cheering]
by Weverton!
And Brazil have a penalty kick
to win the gold medal.
And guess who is striding forward? Neymar!
[In Portuguese] I mean,
it's all fucked up.
I'm about to kick that penalty.
I'm fucked.
I remember Marquinhos telling me,
"It's all you."
He turned to me and said,
"You too?" [laughs]
"You're pressuring me?"
[Neymar] It was like,
my heart started racing, the Maracanã
is packed, everyone screaming.
[cheering]
[Neymar] I thought, "Fuck, man."
Their goalie was huge.
I started praying. I said,
"Dear Lord, how will I kick this penalty?"
"My God, give me strength."
I closed my eyes near the penalty spot.
I saw that huge goal.
The goalie looked tiny.
That's when I calmed down.
I thought, "Just score."
[suspenseful music playing]
[music stops]
[fans cheering]
[commentator in English]
Brazil strike Olympic gold
for the first time in their history!
They've completed their set
of international titles at last.
And it's Neymar who is the hero!
[ethereal music playing]
[fans chanting] Brazil!
Brazil! Brazil! Brazil!
[in Portuguese] I'm really happy,
and that's it.
Know what? Just put up with me! [laughs]
[Dani] To me, that moment was
when I honestly started to think
that Ney was really going
through some changes.
Ney is ambitious
and winning is the only option for him.
[reporter in English] What's your feeling?
Is this the year that recent
Spanish dominance can be challenged?
I'm thinking particularly of PSG?
[man in European Portuguese]
Barça fans have arrived in Paris.
About 2,200 fans
will be supporting the team
during the Champions League Round of 16.
[fans cheering]
[reporter in Spanish] PSG vs. Barcelona
tickets are almost sold out.
There are great expectations
for this Champions League quarterfinal.
[Raí in Portuguese] Back in my day,
I also had some ambitious objectives.
Be a national champion, win cups,
get to quarterfinals, semifinals.
If you don't win,
it's a great disappointment.
[commentator in English] There's been
history here between these two,
with Barcelona knocking
Paris Saint-Germain
out of the Champions League twice
in recent seasons.
[tense music playing]
[crowd chanting]
[whistle blowing]
[analyst] Okay, what happened in Paris?
Was it that PSG were fabulous
and Barça were terrible?
- [commentator] It's Di María! Perfect!
- [analyst] That's about right.
They were abysmal, as if
they'd never played at that level before.
[commentator] Now it's Draxler!
And that's two-nil!
Oh, it's fantastic!
It is paradise in Paris.
Here's Cavani. It's four!
[analyst] Nobody has ever come
from four goals down
after the first leg
in the Champions League ever.
[commentator]
Is this the downfall of a dynasty?
[in Portuguese] We lost,
and the two games were
about three weeks apart, I believe.
That first week was horrible
because we were upset.
On the week of that second game,
everyone turned the switch on.
I knew we would win it.
[cheering]
[commentator in Spanish] The big aim
for Barça is to attempt the big comeback
that no one in Europe has achieved.
[Suárez] I looked at Ney,
and he tried to cheer up our teammates.
He was hungry for a win.
You could see he wanted to win.
- He made the team believe.
- [whistle blows]
[commentator in English] We're underway,
with the French club
aiming to win for the first time.
[in Portuguese] The game started.
Things started to happen.
[commentator in English] A little dink in
Kevin Trapp thought about coming for it,
thought better.
Has it gone over the line?
Is that an early goal for Barcelona?
There is! And they've scored!
Oh, what a sensational start to the match!
Barcelona score
with two minutes on the watch!
They've been rattled here, PSG.
[in Spanish] We went full-throttle.
We had nothing to lose.
[commentator in English] Iniesta lets it
run, then tries to chase down Marquinhos
He's done well. Iniesta!
Oh, it's a second goal!
And it really is game on here!
Kurzawa was just defending
for Paris Saint-Germain!
[commentator in Spanish]
The Nou Camp has exploded.
If there were any doubters, they now
believe in the comeback against PSG.
[in Portuguese] It was 2-0 at half time.
I said, "We're going to make it."
[in Spanish] Iniesta waiting for Neymar.
The ball goes to the back of the defender.
Neymar to the ground.
They're asking for a penalty!
It's a penalty!
Messi is on the verge of putting them
within a goal of tying this series.
[crowd cheering]
[commentator in English] 3-0, and
it's unraveling for Paris Saint-Germain.
And the crowd are starting to believe.
The pressure intensifies on the Parisians.
But of course,
it could all change in an instant.
Cavani!
That's the goal
that PSG was so desperately hoping for!
And suddenly, they are feeling
a whole lot better about themselves.
Barcelona have
a whole lot more work to do now.
[inaudible]
[in Portuguese] "We can do it.
We're going to make it."
The odds were against us,
but we had faith.
[crowd cheering]
[Neymar] At 87 or 88 minutes,
we got the free kick.
[suspenseful music playing]
[inaudible]
[whistle blowing]
[suspenseful music playing]
[commentator in Spanish]
Great goal by Neymar Jr.
who makes the believers dream
at the Nou Camp.
Football Club Barcelona 4,
Paris St. Germain 1.
[all cheering]
[in Portuguese]
Ney had a brilliant evening.
It was a blessed evening.
When Neymar is well, the team soars.
[commentator in Spanish] The ball is
looking for Suarez. He goes to the ground!
They're asking for a penalty.
It's given by the referee! It's a penalty!
It's a penalty
for Barcelona Football Club.
[Neymar] Suarez was fouled in the box.
I grabbed the ball
and turned around to look at him.
He went like this and pointed at me.
[commentator in English] Neymar.
- To make it 5-1 on the night.
- [whistle blows]
[commentator] He's scored!
Two quick goals for Neymar
right at the end of the game!
It's 5-1 Barcelona! 5-5 on Aggregate!
And now, thirty seconds remaining.
Intense pressure now
on the Paris Saint-Germain defense.
It's Neymar trying to feed it through.
[crowd cheering]
And it's in!
I can't remember the last time
I saw something like this!
Extraordinary scenes at the Nou Camp!
And it is the greatest Champions League
knock-out comeback of all time!
[commentator in Spanish] Unbelievable!
Unbelievable! Unbelievable!
[commentator in English]
And Paris Saint-Germain are shell-shocked.
[Neymar in Portuguese] I felt this
unique sensation of electrifying joy.
That was one of the best days
in my entire career.
That's why I got this tattoo.
"1% chance, 99% faith."
[commentator in English]
Be interesting to see
how the hierarchy of PSG view this game.
[Vincent in French]
On that Remontada squad,
Neymar was Barcelona's best player.
Yet, Messi was the face of the Remontada.
Messi was in all the photos.
His triumph is shown.
Yet, that win was on Neymar.
I guess that evening Neymar realized
he'd never be Barcelona's best player.
While at Barcelona,
he'd never be the best in the world.
[reporter] Wednesday at Camp Nou
was the demise of PSG.
Will they survive? That is the question.
[speaking indistinctly]
[reporter] Patience is not the main virtue
of Paris Saint-Germain's shareholders.
We know that they want results quickly.
[in Portuguese]
We had some disappointments that certainly
really let Nasser down.
He had a clear vision:
PSG would win the Champions League
as fast as possible.
[reporters] Ney.
[reporters clamoring]
[reporter in English]
Brazilian superstar footballer Neymar
appearing to be on the brink of
a move reportedly to Paris Saint-Germain.
It will shatter
the previous world-record transfer.
[in French] It's 222 million euros.
[Nasser] When I explained to him
what the PSG project was,
he said, "I'm in. I'm coming.
I want to be at PSG."
[in Portuguese] It's my son's wish.
We must respect it.
I didn't want my son to leave Barcelona.
He was in his comfort zone.
And he wanted to step out of it.
He had set a goal for himself.
"No, I want out."
"I want to take the risk."
"Are you sure?"
[reporter in English]
What do you say to people
who feel that this move
is purely motivated by money?
[in Portuguese] Here's what I'll say.
No one knows anything about my life.
I was never driven by money.
It was never the first thing in my mind.
[Suárez in Spanish]
I don't think it was helpful
but, as a friend, I told him how I felt.
I told him I did not agree
with the decision he made.
He stabbed Barça fans in the back,
considering how he walked away.
[Neymar n Portuguese]
People say the way I left was wrong.
It saddens me to hear that
because that was not my intention.
Unfortunately,
you can't make everyone happy.
Right? Players know what they want.
[Messi in Spanish] I really don't know
the reason for his move.
I never found out.
[Neymar Sr. in Portuguese] Neymar never
wanted to be better than Messi.
It was not about
stepping out of his shadow.
Actually, Neymar loves Messi.
What was our objective?
To help the French league
get to the next level.
Until then, the French league
didn't get much recognition.
[Neymar] What they proposed to me
really moved me and excited me.
And I accepted this great challenge.
[crowd chanting]
[crowd cheering]
[Neymar] I had spent four years
at Barcelona.
I sure learned a lot.
But I felt it was the right time.
Still, I got butterflies.
I could feel everything
was about to change in my life.
[commentator 1 in English]
All eyes, not just in France,
but in the footballing world, on Neymar.
This is where he wants to be,
showing the world what he's capable of.
- Neymar!
- [crowd cheering]
How about that?
[commentator 2] All the time he was at
Barcelona, it was Messi's team, wasn't it?
Always will be.
Whereas here, it is about him.
You get the sense he's relishing that.
[commentator 3] It's like he feeds off
his own ego, really, doesn't he?
[commentator 4] That was about
Neymar saying to himself,
"You know what? This my platform."
"And I don't care about anybody else."
[whistle blows]
When you're a hero, when you're a star,
and you're very, you know, on your dream,
on your cloud, you know,
you're like flying like this
One day, of course, we are human.
Even if you act like you're Superman,
everything can stop like that.
[whistle blows]
[Juca in Portuguese]
If you stop to analyze it,
all of Neymar's most serious injuries
were not near the box.
They were in the middle of the pitch,
while he did unnecessary things,
like dribbling a bit too much.
No one quits Barcelona.
No one quits Barcelona.
He left to be a protagonist,
and he soon regretted it.
[reporter] If Neymar, the most expensive
player in football, needed surgery,
he will be away for at least two months
while recovering.
[analyst in English] I think Lionel Messi
was getting ready to hand over the keys.
He never gave himself the time
to grow as an individual,
to understand what it meant
to be a star player at a big club.
[reporter] The issue at hand is
what happens with PSG.
How do you make up for that absence?
[commentator] Lucas Vázquez towards
the back post. Cristiano Ronaldo, there!
He's done it again.
And that's it.
Real Madrid will be in the quarterfinals.
Paris Saint-Germain,
whose dream of European glory
has died again here,
in front of their fans,
at the Parc des Princes.
The final score here, then,
Paris Saint-Germain 1, Real Madrid 2.
[Dani in Portuguese] Accidents happen.
They're unpredictable.
The difference
between a champion at life
and a failure is whether
he can keep going, or give up halfway.
[Neymar] I really suffered
with this injury. I was upset.
Well, I overcame it.
I did all I could to be
with my national team at the World Cup.
[reporter in English]
From Neymar's perspective,
if he's able
to get back for the World Cup,
is that good for Brazil
'cause he'll be rested?
[analyst] I'm concerned.
I don't know how these injuries linger.
I don't know
what the aftereffect is gonna be.
[suspenseful music playing]
[chanting]
[Juca in Portuguese] Then came 2018.
Well, this is Neymar's Cup.
[commentator in English] Here's Neymar.
Clever backheel to Willian. Into the area
Willian! Brazil score!
Neymar!
Well, Neymar has gone down
clutching an ankle here.
It didn't appear to be much contact there
with the opponent, I have to say.
Oh, it's there.
There is a boot laid on top of
[in Portuguese] During the World Cup,
they say all I did was stumble and fall
or whatever.
Why's that?
Was I just jumping around? No, man.
I was fouled nine times in a game.
At least nine times.
[man in English] Oh, it's pathetic.
It's absolutely pathetic.
It's another big circus.
It always has to be about him.
A little bit bump, you know?
He is shouting, crying,
and rolling over and over and over.
You're one of the best players ever.
What is your problem?
I think this is an act
of a petulant child.
'Cause he wasn't 100% at the World Cup,
he couldn't do that.
He was on the ground
with the theatrics, rolling around.
This is him lashing out.
[in Portuguese] I often am quicker
and lighter than other players, right?
So they foul me.
We got referees.
You think I like being fouled?
No, it hurts.
[in English]
The mighty Brazilian squad features
the greatest master of the fake injury
soccer has ever known.
- El Divo!
- [shouting]
[fans groaning]
[in Portuguese] He became a joke.
It was supposed to be his cup.
[upbeat music playing]
[man] Neymar!
[kids shouting]
[tense music playing]
[commentator in English]
Hello and welcome to Kazan.
Brazil against Belgium.
[Neymar in Portuguese] I got in the pitch,
and it felt like I had tweaked my back.
I couldn't move right.
I've always had back issues,
since I got knocked down
during the World Cup.
- You just suck it up.
- [man] Of course.
What else could I do?
[analyst in English]
It should've been his moment.
They were screaming for a leader
to take them forward.
[commentator] Flicked over to the post.
They have the lead!
And Brazil concede first.
[analyst] This was the opportunity for him
to take himself
to a different level entirely.
And yet,
he was kind of taking a step back.
[commentator] De Bruyne! Two-nil! Belgium!
Brazil in deep, deep trouble now.
[analyst] We talk about best players in
the world, Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar's third.
However, surely that has to be reassessed.
[commentator] And a great save
from Courtois to deny Neymar.
They are knocked out.
The favorites have gone.
Belgium pulled off one of the biggest,
if not the biggest win in their history.
And Brazil do not manage
to exorcise the demons of four years ago,
here in Russia, when so many people
[Neymar in Portuguese] It was one of
the most painful defeats I've had.
I didn't want to see
or talk to anyone because
everything hurt me then.
I didn't turn the TV on,
I stayed away from the internet.
[inaudible]
[Frank in English] He is always injured.
It's either his ankle,
or his back, or No!
Everything starts here.
Here.
[analyst1] The disappointing thing is
this could be the second year
he's gonna miss the biggest games,
and that's why PSG brought him in.
[analyst2] Isn't this the biggest
cautionary tale there is
in football transfers?
[firing]
[in Portuguese] It was tough for him
to recover after that injury.
His mind didn't help. It held him back.
[analyst in English] Again, it's Neymar
making headlines for the wrong reasons.
[reporter in Portuguese] He physically
assaulted a fan, punching him in the face.
[reporter in English] UEFA also
handing down a three-match ban
for insulting match officials.
[man 1 in Portuguese]
Neymar will never grow up.
He'll always be a baby,
just a boy.
You got it all. You're an amazing player,
but it's as if we have to
suck up to you all the time.
Neymar's staff are terrible.
Neymar often puts his foot in his mouth.
Show the entire world
you're the greatest of all time.
Sometimes, I'd rather be
a random guy than be famous.
Of course, you could say,
"Being famous has its perks."
Does it? It does.
But there's a downside too,
and that can be worse.
[sirens blaring]
[fans screaming]
[Mom] I woke up at 5:30 a.m.
- [man 1] Calm down!
- [man 2] Stop!
[Mom] The app went off.
I thought, "Let me check the starting 11."
- [man 3] Neymar, please.
- [man 4] Neymar, a picture.
[Mom] I was looking through it
and read, "Neymar is accused
of rape in São Paulo."
My knees
buckled.
I sat down on the couch in my bedroom.
I thought, "Lord, I can't believe it!"
[reporter in English] The superstar Neymar
arrived Thursday
to a São Paulo police station
to give a statement
regarding a rape allegation against him.
[in Portuguese] I'm being accused of rape.
It's a strong word. It's heavy.
[reporter] Neymar met the woman online.
The crime allegedly took place
on May 15th,
the day she said she arrived in Paris.
The player paid
for her plane ticket and hotel stay.
[reporter in English] The accuser's saying
Neymar was apparently drunk,
aggressive, violent, and engaged
in sexual intercourse against her will.
[in Portuguese] She said it was very hard
for her to understand
what was happening to her,
that she was raped.
It's all wrong. My life is upside down.
No way.
I tried to scream, and nobody heard me.
Those who know me
know I'm a man of character.
They know I'd never do such a thing.
[suspenseful music playing]
[Neymar] The truth comes out
sooner or later.
The only thing I want right now
is for all this to be over
as soon as possible.
Thanks, everyone.
[woman] I'm not defending Neymar.
He could have done that.
A video can show only one side.
We don't know the whole story.
It's hard to point fingers at anyone.
[Neymar] No, please. Don't hit me.
I'll hit you. You know why?
You know why?
You assaulted me yesterday.
You left me here.
She started to hit him.
He falls back into bed.
He tries to calm her down at the hotel.
He said, "Don't get me in trouble. Leave."
We all knew it was just absurd.
Later it came out the accusation
was based on a lie.
[attorney] No one knows what happens
behind closed doors.
She said one thing.
He said something else.
The evidence was gathered.
Circumstantial evidence.
Everything contradicted the allegations.
We decided to close the case
due to insufficient evidence
to support the victim's allegations.
[Neymar Sr.] I want you to understand
that you no longer have to be at risk.
What I've been telling you is, shit
If something happens to you,
my main concern
is that all our hard work
building your image will be lost.
I can't be by your side all the time.
I used to do that, and you liked it.
Now you don't want me around.
However, someone must protect you.
It used to be like that,
but it's no longer the case.
Why was that? Neymar started to say,
"C'mon, it's my life."
"I'm not Daddy's little boy."
"My dad won't control my life."
That's not what I want.
My son was accused of rape.
I'm annoying but protective.
I see, but I don't agree
with how you talk to people.
[Neymar Sr.] You know, people hear
- I disagree.
- [Neymar Sr.] I understand, Junior.
All right, but
I'm not talking about what just happened.
- [Neymar Sr.] I know.
- It's in general.
I disagree.
Sometimes you're too aggressive.
Look, I have
[Neymar] I talk
and see it happen to everyone.
My friends, bodyguards, your employees.
I witness it.
So, that's the issue It doesn't matter.
I'm trying to say
I wouldn't talk that way.
[Neymar Sr.] My opinion?
[Neymar] If I'm wrong,
I try to have a healthy debate.
- What's my
- I try to have fun, but I never can.
- I'll give you my opinion.
- [Neymar] That's my battle.
It's my battle with myself.
You say I do a lot of shit, that's why.
In my opinion I'll just leave, Neymar.
- You're yelling at me.
- That's an example.
I put you on the spot.
You don't like being contradicted.
I don't like these talks with you,
but we've got to talk.
I'd just rather accept what you say.
- [Neymar Sr.] Know what?
- I just accept it.
To avoid conflict.
- [Neymar Sr.] Arrogance is an ugly word.
- I don't like conflict.
[Neymar Sr.] Isn't arrogance ugly?
Do you know what arrogance means?
When you don't listen.
You say, "That's my opinion."
I'm asking you to be humble.
When I realize you've stopped listening,
I get worried.
When you don't listen to anyone,
you fall into traps.
Traps have been set all around you.
No way, I don't want to cry, man.
I've come this far.
In ten years, you won't have a career.
We'll have done our job.
I'll get some rest.
You'll take over everything we've built.
No pain, no suffering.
I am sure that
if we get to the second half
of your career
[somber music playing]
[Neymar] My dad taught me all I know.
He watched over me 24/7.
The time comes
when you no longer want that.
You end up losing your father.
It's unfortunate.
You can't force people to change.
It's been that way throughout my career.
Things fell on my lap.
[in English] Breaking news
regarding the future of Neymar.
[reporter] Neymar doesn't want to be
in Paris next season.
He wants to go back home, Barcelona.
Barcelona are very much open
to buying him.
[Neymar in Portuguese] Pedal to the metal.
Fuck the world.
Fuck your opinion.
I have to experience this now.
[upbeat music playing]
[interviewer in Portuguese]
Introduce us to your entourage.
This is Jô.
Joclecio.
Also known as Little J.
AKA "Screwy."
[all laughing]
At your service.
Uh, Gil.
Also known as Gil Onion.
AKA "Jiu-Jitsu."
[chuckling]
Bruninho, "Little Devil."
Nickname censored. [laughs]
[all laughing]
Never mind.
- Off the record.
- Leave it out.
Holy fuck.
These are my friends.
[upbeat music playing]
[inaudible conversation]
[indistinct chatter]
[man] This man loves a camera!
[Neymar Sr.] He is the biggest
football athlete of his generation.
He's constantly going through changes.
Not only as a person,
but as an athlete too.
We're there to support him.
We offer support.
Every minute, every hour. I can't give up.
If I give up on him,
he'll certainly be corrupted by something.
He'll be manipulated by something.
He's very naive.
It could affect him as an athlete
and flush all our hard work
down the toilet.
What could happen
to derail all this hard work we've done?
I'll give an example. Neymar, right?
Only Neymar can screw it up.
[Neymar] Fuck, as for Barcelona,
at first I didn't believe
it was happening.
So different.
[Neymar Sr.] Neymar was still a young kid.
He had no experience abroad.
Neither did I.
We learned little by little.
[announcer] The one who's
just arrived, Neymar!
[crowd cheering]
[Neymar] I had only seen them
in video games.
I thought,
"Wow, I'm inside a PlayStation."
I can't believe I'm here,
playing with these guys.
[whistle blowing]
[Neymar in Spanish]
It's tough to get into the Barça style.
It's so different, as far as football,
tactics, everything.
The players are incredible,
which scared me a lot.
[Gerardo] You have to be patient,
remain calm,
and gradually improve.
I have no doubt in my mind
we'll see the best version of Neymar soon.
[uneasy music playing]
[Neymar in Portuguese] I remember
the Bilbao match to this day.
I'm there crying in the locker room
in the restroom.
[Messi in Spanish]
I saw him coming in quickly.
He was looking down.
Then I saw he was crying,
which caught me off guard.
[Neymar in Portuguese] Messi came to me
and asked me why I was crying.
I explained it in my broken Spanish.
[chuckles softly]
I said, "I can't play. I can't be myself."
[Messi in Spanish] I tried to comfort him,
calm him down, so he could let it all go
and only think about playing football.
It was tough
due to what people were saying about him,
due to expectations he had,
due to everything he had done at Santos.
The weight over his shoulders
was pulling him down.
[Neymar in Portuguese]
"Don't worry about me. I'm here to help."
Uh "Keep it up." He encouraged me.
Uh, I think that was the kind of support
I needed back then.
That's when it all clicked.
[crowd cheering]
[upbeat music playing]
[Neymar] I started to feel much lighter.
[commentator 1 in English] Neymar!
Often running on the goal sheet.
[commentator 2] Neymar steadies himself.
Watch out! Gonna getcha!
Now there is a way to introduce yourself!
[commentator 3] Giving signs of an
understanding between these two players.
[commentator in Spanish] Neymar gets
a standing ovation
at Camp Nou with this performance,
his best one with Barcelona so far.
I didn't teach him.
He started to grow and improve,
which is expected.
He's growing with experience,
age, and with the matches.
[commentator in English]
Following in the footsteps of Ronaldo,
Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Romário
And he does it with a bang!
[soft guitar playing]
[woman in Portuguese] Tell me, did you
brainstorm your World Cup hairstyle?
No, I want a haircut.
Not sure what it'll be,
but I want to dye my hair.
I'll be blond. [chuckles]
It'll match the jersey.
[guitar playing]
The last World Cup in Brazil
was back in 1950.
Playing the World Cup is a dream,
especially in your own country.
[adventurous music playing]
A World Cup in Brazil.
A World Cup in the land of football,
where we're so passionate about it
and winning is a cultural obligation.
There's so much pressure.
[drums playing]
[cheering]
[Juca] We are,
we were the country
with the best football in the world
for almost five decades.
[commentator in English] Carlos Alberto!
Rivaldo leaves it for Ronaldo!
[in Portuguese] Neymar seemed capable
of maintaining our status as a powerhouse.
It was a heavy weight on his shoulders,
because he was still very young then.
[screaming]
I'm looking for Neymar.
I'm in love with him.
I hope he represents our nation well
It's the best feeling
when you're representing your country.
But it's tough. It gets complicated.
[reporter in English]
This national obsession has now become
a potent symbol of Brazil's problems.
Protesters across the country pointed to
the high cost of World Cup preparations
being shouldered primarily by taxpayers.
[man in Portuguese] FIFA is walking away
and lining their pockets
with 10 billion.
FIFA is leaving without paying
a single cent in taxes.
[woman] It's insulting
to Brazilian people.
Of course everyone supports the protest.
We want a better Brazil.
That's why we play.
To make people happy.
[fans cheering]
[reporter] The long-awaited moment
has come.
Is Neymar ready to be a game-changer?
[Neymar] I've always made it clear
that my dream was to win a World Cup.
[whistle blows]
[suspenseful music playing]
[upbeat music playing]
[fans cheering]
[commentator in English] bit of
a corridor in which to run
and he doesn't miss often.
[reporter] He's got a lot more
confidence here playing for Brazil
than he ever does playing for Barcelona.
His performance has been excellent.
[commentator] It's Neymar.
It's a stumbling run,
but nothing stumbling about the finish.
[shouting]
[cheering]
[cheering stops]
[Neymar in Portuguese] I got hit.
It sent shock waves to my feet.
I couldn't turn around.
Then I started crying.
[somber music playing]
[teammate] It was much more than football.
My main concern in that moment was
all about my bro who was suffering,
who was in pain.
We didn't know what would happen to him.
[Mom] I said, "I want to hold him
and cry together."
I asked for God's forgiveness.
I couldn't do anything else.
I said, "Forgive me, my son.
I can't do anything to help you."
SÃO CARLOS HOSPITAL
He found the strength
to show us he was all right,
but mothers know their kids.
[Neymar] The doctor came to see me.
"I have some news for you."
"Good and bad."
"What do you want first?"
"Bad news first."
He said, "The bad news is,
you're out of the World Cup."
I asked, "What's the good news?"
"Had it been an inch to the side,
you'd never have walked again."
[reporter] According to tests,
the Brazilian forward has fractured
the third vertebra of his spine.
[Neymar] It was my first serious injury.
You don't think you can
"Will I ever get back to where I was?"
[cheering]
[commentator in English] Welcome
to the World Cup Semifinal of 2014.
Brazil versus Germany.
[in Portuguese] We will play
not only for our country,
but each one of us will play for Neymar.
For all he's done for us.
[somber music playing]
[commentator in English] Germany scores!
It's exactly what Brazil was dreading!
Brazil in real trouble!
They are in dire trouble now!
They're making another one here!
It's three-nil.
It's a disaster day
for Brazilian football.
[fan in Portuguese] No way to explain it.
I'm sad.
Brazil is falling apart
getting beaten at home.
That game was unreal.
"My God, what's happening?"
"It must be a nightmare."
When the game was over,
I couldn't stop crying.
[commentator]
Today we lost in a horrible, sad way.
It was shameful.
It was ugly.
I just wanted to make everyone happy.
My people have gone through so much.
Sorry, everyone.
Sorry to the Brazilian people.
Uh, what helped me through it all,
got me back on my feet,
and helped me clear my head
were my friends and family.
Happy birthday to you ♪
[Neymar] They were here to give me a bath.
They made fun of me, touched my butt.
[laughing]
Gu kept slapping me [laughs]
Damn!
- I couldn't do anything but be mad.
- [laughing]
You went too far.
[Mom] You know when
you remember things from the past?
When Junior was four months old,
we got into an accident.
His dad was a football player.
We got into an accident,
and his dad was in bed,
connected to a machine for six months.
The doctor said the same thing to me.
"Don't sign anything.
We're not sure he'll walk again."
- It's that all over again.
- [interviewer] Really?
I went back in time.
I went through it with his dad.
I've gone through it with my son.
[Neymar Sr.] Football had done me wrong.
I retired as a player at 32.
- [interviewer] Really?
- I had issues physically and socially.
After that, I worked in construction.
Everything happened for a reason.
I tried to prevent my son
from having the same concerns.
The same fears I had.
I really had to work on my mind,
so as to not influence him negatively.
[interviewer]
How can you separate being a father
and managing your son's career?
Actually, I can't.
I can't separate the two roles.
I've paid a high price.
You give up family time.
I have no regrets, though.
[shutter clicking]
Sit over here.
I guess my dad
has always been a bit mixed.
Make me look good. Is this a good pose?
[photographer] Don't worry.
Just turn a bit to the side.
Just turn on the chair.
There you go.
[Neymar] Back in the day,
we were father and son.
Today, I think we're a bit distant.
Of course we're on good terms.
We have a great relationship,
but I guess it's more professional.
- [woman] Will the flash get in the way?
- [man] No.
[woman] Davi! Dad's coming.
Let's put on your costume.
Let's dress up like SpongeBob!
How about a photo?
- [Davi] Daddy's coming?
- [woman] Yeah.
[Davi] He's coming?
CONGRATS
NEY
Man, acting all crazy.
[speaking indistinctly]
[kisses]
What's up, boy?
[speaking indistinctly]
We went through some tough times.
Nowadays, we try to avoid
the tough times. [chuckles]
It won't be good, I'm sure!
[laughing]
Check it out, Vitinho!
- [Vitinho] What is it?
- A banana!
[laughing]
A banana!
[Neymar] I always joke around
with my friends. We always say,
"We came from the slums. We're slum dogs."
Nowadays I say, "I'm no slum dog now."
"I'm a playboy now. Respect!"
[laughing]
These guys call me names,
but I'm just joking around.
I mean, we left the slums.
The slums didn't leave us.
- [laughing]
- [shutter clicking]
[man] Poor me, on my tippy toes.
[indistinct chatter]
- Like this!
- [Neymar] Like this, look.
Check it out. A header.
Boo!
- Do it.
- A header like this.
- Like this!
- [Neymar laughs]
- [Neymar] A header, this way. [chuckles]
- A header like this.
[man] Check it out.
[Neymar] Our best moment was in 2015.
My best moments at Barcelona.
[upbeat music playing]
[Neymar] It was very special.
Our team was wonderful.
[commentator in English] Messi to Suárez.
Sensational Barcelona goal!
[teammate in Spanish] When I got
to Barcelona, luckily none of us thought
we were better than the other.
None of us saw ourselves
above our teammates.
[commentator in English]
Even better from Messi. Gets it back.
Suárez falls over. Neymar puts in!
Messi, Suárez, Neymar spells danger.
Wonderful strength.
Towards Neymar! He does the impossible!
This is ridiculous in Barcelona.
They are the most feared strike force
possibly in the history of football.
It's Messi, to Neymar, to Messi!
That could be the title-clenching goal!
Barcelona are once more
the champions of Spanish football!
[in Spanish] Incredible.
Honestly, that year was really amazing.
The three of us together,
the titles we won.
[commentator in English]
It's just absolutely glorious!
Another trophy
for their ever-expanding cabinet.
[Neymar in Spanish]
It's the most important match of my life.
I'll do everything I can
to be victorious tomorrow.
[commentator in Spanish] Neymar to Pedro.
Pedro got the ball.
Back to Neymar. Neymar can score.
- Goal!
- [crowd cheering]
[commentator] Goal, goal, goal!
European champions with Neymar!
Champions for the fifth time!
[reporter in Spanish] What was
Neymar's season like in retrospective?
A spectacular season.
He really improved his numbers.
He really improved his output.
We can clearly say
we have the best football players
in the world.
[Neymar in Portuguese] This one is great.
[dance music playing]
[Neymar laughs]
Look at Messi.
[laughing] He was dancing.
- Messi is never like that.
- [laughs]
Suárez, Messi, and I.
Us three.
Plastered. [laughs]
[vibrant music playing]
[reporter] Last weekend,
Neymar lived up to his reputation.
The Barcelona striker
enjoyed his time off in Rio.
[reporter] Messi has no doubt
about what his calling is.
It's playing football.
It's not the same with Neymar.
I'm afraid it'll never be.
Neymar often makes headlines
for reasons unrelated to football,
not for his accomplishments on the pitch.
It isn't to the benefit of football.
[man1] So many people in need in Brazil.
Why waste so much money like that?
[man 2] He doesn't respect his people.
I'm keeping it real.
[Neymar Sr.] To keep up the image
of an athlete of his caliber
There's Neymar on the pitch,
and Neymar off the pitch.
If he couldn't take the heat
and weren't such a talented athlete,
he'd be done.
[Raí] The Olympic Games
are a matter of pride to Brazilians.
Brazilian football was yet to win gold
at the Olympics.
[reporter] The Olympics started to feel
like the World Cup.
Fans arrived at Maracanã.
People came from all over Rio,
Brazil, and the world.
The Olympics were really fucked,
all of it.
People started to say
I didn't care about the national team.
I was called many names. [chuckles]
[reporter] I wanted to ask,
looking back through history,
how committed are you to the team?
What's your commitment
to the national team, if any?
Well, I guess you should
pay attention to what I do on the pitch.
When I'm off the pitch,
regardless of what happens,
it's my private life.
I'm talking to you.
Could you look at me, please?
Thank you.
My son was eaten up alive
by the public opinion.
The number 10 jersey in Brazil
has Neymar's name on it.
His name was crossed out
during the Olympics.
And there he goes
[fans cheering]
[commentator in English] The fans
have come to the Maracanã in numbers
to see Brazil claim a gold medal
at the Olympic Games
against the old enemy, Germany.
You couldn't have written it any better.
There is still
a very deep wound in Brazil.
Brazil are not unaware of the pressure
that has been placed on them.
We hit 120 minutes.
And with that,
we are going to see penalties
to decide the gold and silver medals.
The tension is absolutely palpable
in the stadium.
Petersen takes Saved
[cheering]
by Weverton!
And Brazil have a penalty kick
to win the gold medal.
And guess who is striding forward? Neymar!
[In Portuguese] I mean,
it's all fucked up.
I'm about to kick that penalty.
I'm fucked.
I remember Marquinhos telling me,
"It's all you."
He turned to me and said,
"You too?" [laughs]
"You're pressuring me?"
[Neymar] It was like,
my heart started racing, the Maracanã
is packed, everyone screaming.
[cheering]
[Neymar] I thought, "Fuck, man."
Their goalie was huge.
I started praying. I said,
"Dear Lord, how will I kick this penalty?"
"My God, give me strength."
I closed my eyes near the penalty spot.
I saw that huge goal.
The goalie looked tiny.
That's when I calmed down.
I thought, "Just score."
[suspenseful music playing]
[music stops]
[fans cheering]
[commentator in English]
Brazil strike Olympic gold
for the first time in their history!
They've completed their set
of international titles at last.
And it's Neymar who is the hero!
[ethereal music playing]
[fans chanting] Brazil!
Brazil! Brazil! Brazil!
[in Portuguese] I'm really happy,
and that's it.
Know what? Just put up with me! [laughs]
[Dani] To me, that moment was
when I honestly started to think
that Ney was really going
through some changes.
Ney is ambitious
and winning is the only option for him.
[reporter in English] What's your feeling?
Is this the year that recent
Spanish dominance can be challenged?
I'm thinking particularly of PSG?
[man in European Portuguese]
Barça fans have arrived in Paris.
About 2,200 fans
will be supporting the team
during the Champions League Round of 16.
[fans cheering]
[reporter in Spanish] PSG vs. Barcelona
tickets are almost sold out.
There are great expectations
for this Champions League quarterfinal.
[Raí in Portuguese] Back in my day,
I also had some ambitious objectives.
Be a national champion, win cups,
get to quarterfinals, semifinals.
If you don't win,
it's a great disappointment.
[commentator in English] There's been
history here between these two,
with Barcelona knocking
Paris Saint-Germain
out of the Champions League twice
in recent seasons.
[tense music playing]
[crowd chanting]
[whistle blowing]
[analyst] Okay, what happened in Paris?
Was it that PSG were fabulous
and Barça were terrible?
- [commentator] It's Di María! Perfect!
- [analyst] That's about right.
They were abysmal, as if
they'd never played at that level before.
[commentator] Now it's Draxler!
And that's two-nil!
Oh, it's fantastic!
It is paradise in Paris.
Here's Cavani. It's four!
[analyst] Nobody has ever come
from four goals down
after the first leg
in the Champions League ever.
[commentator]
Is this the downfall of a dynasty?
[in Portuguese] We lost,
and the two games were
about three weeks apart, I believe.
That first week was horrible
because we were upset.
On the week of that second game,
everyone turned the switch on.
I knew we would win it.
[cheering]
[commentator in Spanish] The big aim
for Barça is to attempt the big comeback
that no one in Europe has achieved.
[Suárez] I looked at Ney,
and he tried to cheer up our teammates.
He was hungry for a win.
You could see he wanted to win.
- He made the team believe.
- [whistle blows]
[commentator in English] We're underway,
with the French club
aiming to win for the first time.
[in Portuguese] The game started.
Things started to happen.
[commentator in English] A little dink in
Kevin Trapp thought about coming for it,
thought better.
Has it gone over the line?
Is that an early goal for Barcelona?
There is! And they've scored!
Oh, what a sensational start to the match!
Barcelona score
with two minutes on the watch!
They've been rattled here, PSG.
[in Spanish] We went full-throttle.
We had nothing to lose.
[commentator in English] Iniesta lets it
run, then tries to chase down Marquinhos
He's done well. Iniesta!
Oh, it's a second goal!
And it really is game on here!
Kurzawa was just defending
for Paris Saint-Germain!
[commentator in Spanish]
The Nou Camp has exploded.
If there were any doubters, they now
believe in the comeback against PSG.
[in Portuguese] It was 2-0 at half time.
I said, "We're going to make it."
[in Spanish] Iniesta waiting for Neymar.
The ball goes to the back of the defender.
Neymar to the ground.
They're asking for a penalty!
It's a penalty!
Messi is on the verge of putting them
within a goal of tying this series.
[crowd cheering]
[commentator in English] 3-0, and
it's unraveling for Paris Saint-Germain.
And the crowd are starting to believe.
The pressure intensifies on the Parisians.
But of course,
it could all change in an instant.
Cavani!
That's the goal
that PSG was so desperately hoping for!
And suddenly, they are feeling
a whole lot better about themselves.
Barcelona have
a whole lot more work to do now.
[inaudible]
[in Portuguese] "We can do it.
We're going to make it."
The odds were against us,
but we had faith.
[crowd cheering]
[Neymar] At 87 or 88 minutes,
we got the free kick.
[suspenseful music playing]
[inaudible]
[whistle blowing]
[suspenseful music playing]
[commentator in Spanish]
Great goal by Neymar Jr.
who makes the believers dream
at the Nou Camp.
Football Club Barcelona 4,
Paris St. Germain 1.
[all cheering]
[in Portuguese]
Ney had a brilliant evening.
It was a blessed evening.
When Neymar is well, the team soars.
[commentator in Spanish] The ball is
looking for Suarez. He goes to the ground!
They're asking for a penalty.
It's given by the referee! It's a penalty!
It's a penalty
for Barcelona Football Club.
[Neymar] Suarez was fouled in the box.
I grabbed the ball
and turned around to look at him.
He went like this and pointed at me.
[commentator in English] Neymar.
- To make it 5-1 on the night.
- [whistle blows]
[commentator] He's scored!
Two quick goals for Neymar
right at the end of the game!
It's 5-1 Barcelona! 5-5 on Aggregate!
And now, thirty seconds remaining.
Intense pressure now
on the Paris Saint-Germain defense.
It's Neymar trying to feed it through.
[crowd cheering]
And it's in!
I can't remember the last time
I saw something like this!
Extraordinary scenes at the Nou Camp!
And it is the greatest Champions League
knock-out comeback of all time!
[commentator in Spanish] Unbelievable!
Unbelievable! Unbelievable!
[commentator in English]
And Paris Saint-Germain are shell-shocked.
[Neymar in Portuguese] I felt this
unique sensation of electrifying joy.
That was one of the best days
in my entire career.
That's why I got this tattoo.
"1% chance, 99% faith."
[commentator in English]
Be interesting to see
how the hierarchy of PSG view this game.
[Vincent in French]
On that Remontada squad,
Neymar was Barcelona's best player.
Yet, Messi was the face of the Remontada.
Messi was in all the photos.
His triumph is shown.
Yet, that win was on Neymar.
I guess that evening Neymar realized
he'd never be Barcelona's best player.
While at Barcelona,
he'd never be the best in the world.
[reporter] Wednesday at Camp Nou
was the demise of PSG.
Will they survive? That is the question.
[speaking indistinctly]
[reporter] Patience is not the main virtue
of Paris Saint-Germain's shareholders.
We know that they want results quickly.
[in Portuguese]
We had some disappointments that certainly
really let Nasser down.
He had a clear vision:
PSG would win the Champions League
as fast as possible.
[reporters] Ney.
[reporters clamoring]
[reporter in English]
Brazilian superstar footballer Neymar
appearing to be on the brink of
a move reportedly to Paris Saint-Germain.
It will shatter
the previous world-record transfer.
[in French] It's 222 million euros.
[Nasser] When I explained to him
what the PSG project was,
he said, "I'm in. I'm coming.
I want to be at PSG."
[in Portuguese] It's my son's wish.
We must respect it.
I didn't want my son to leave Barcelona.
He was in his comfort zone.
And he wanted to step out of it.
He had set a goal for himself.
"No, I want out."
"I want to take the risk."
"Are you sure?"
[reporter in English]
What do you say to people
who feel that this move
is purely motivated by money?
[in Portuguese] Here's what I'll say.
No one knows anything about my life.
I was never driven by money.
It was never the first thing in my mind.
[Suárez in Spanish]
I don't think it was helpful
but, as a friend, I told him how I felt.
I told him I did not agree
with the decision he made.
He stabbed Barça fans in the back,
considering how he walked away.
[Neymar n Portuguese]
People say the way I left was wrong.
It saddens me to hear that
because that was not my intention.
Unfortunately,
you can't make everyone happy.
Right? Players know what they want.
[Messi in Spanish] I really don't know
the reason for his move.
I never found out.
[Neymar Sr. in Portuguese] Neymar never
wanted to be better than Messi.
It was not about
stepping out of his shadow.
Actually, Neymar loves Messi.
What was our objective?
To help the French league
get to the next level.
Until then, the French league
didn't get much recognition.
[Neymar] What they proposed to me
really moved me and excited me.
And I accepted this great challenge.
[crowd chanting]
[crowd cheering]
[Neymar] I had spent four years
at Barcelona.
I sure learned a lot.
But I felt it was the right time.
Still, I got butterflies.
I could feel everything
was about to change in my life.
[commentator 1 in English]
All eyes, not just in France,
but in the footballing world, on Neymar.
This is where he wants to be,
showing the world what he's capable of.
- Neymar!
- [crowd cheering]
How about that?
[commentator 2] All the time he was at
Barcelona, it was Messi's team, wasn't it?
Always will be.
Whereas here, it is about him.
You get the sense he's relishing that.
[commentator 3] It's like he feeds off
his own ego, really, doesn't he?
[commentator 4] That was about
Neymar saying to himself,
"You know what? This my platform."
"And I don't care about anybody else."
[whistle blows]
When you're a hero, when you're a star,
and you're very, you know, on your dream,
on your cloud, you know,
you're like flying like this
One day, of course, we are human.
Even if you act like you're Superman,
everything can stop like that.
[whistle blows]
[Juca in Portuguese]
If you stop to analyze it,
all of Neymar's most serious injuries
were not near the box.
They were in the middle of the pitch,
while he did unnecessary things,
like dribbling a bit too much.
No one quits Barcelona.
No one quits Barcelona.
He left to be a protagonist,
and he soon regretted it.
[reporter] If Neymar, the most expensive
player in football, needed surgery,
he will be away for at least two months
while recovering.
[analyst in English] I think Lionel Messi
was getting ready to hand over the keys.
He never gave himself the time
to grow as an individual,
to understand what it meant
to be a star player at a big club.
[reporter] The issue at hand is
what happens with PSG.
How do you make up for that absence?
[commentator] Lucas Vázquez towards
the back post. Cristiano Ronaldo, there!
He's done it again.
And that's it.
Real Madrid will be in the quarterfinals.
Paris Saint-Germain,
whose dream of European glory
has died again here,
in front of their fans,
at the Parc des Princes.
The final score here, then,
Paris Saint-Germain 1, Real Madrid 2.
[Dani in Portuguese] Accidents happen.
They're unpredictable.
The difference
between a champion at life
and a failure is whether
he can keep going, or give up halfway.
[Neymar] I really suffered
with this injury. I was upset.
Well, I overcame it.
I did all I could to be
with my national team at the World Cup.
[reporter in English]
From Neymar's perspective,
if he's able
to get back for the World Cup,
is that good for Brazil
'cause he'll be rested?
[analyst] I'm concerned.
I don't know how these injuries linger.
I don't know
what the aftereffect is gonna be.
[suspenseful music playing]
[chanting]
[Juca in Portuguese] Then came 2018.
Well, this is Neymar's Cup.
[commentator in English] Here's Neymar.
Clever backheel to Willian. Into the area
Willian! Brazil score!
Neymar!
Well, Neymar has gone down
clutching an ankle here.
It didn't appear to be much contact there
with the opponent, I have to say.
Oh, it's there.
There is a boot laid on top of
[in Portuguese] During the World Cup,
they say all I did was stumble and fall
or whatever.
Why's that?
Was I just jumping around? No, man.
I was fouled nine times in a game.
At least nine times.
[man in English] Oh, it's pathetic.
It's absolutely pathetic.
It's another big circus.
It always has to be about him.
A little bit bump, you know?
He is shouting, crying,
and rolling over and over and over.
You're one of the best players ever.
What is your problem?
I think this is an act
of a petulant child.
'Cause he wasn't 100% at the World Cup,
he couldn't do that.
He was on the ground
with the theatrics, rolling around.
This is him lashing out.
[in Portuguese] I often am quicker
and lighter than other players, right?
So they foul me.
We got referees.
You think I like being fouled?
No, it hurts.
[in English]
The mighty Brazilian squad features
the greatest master of the fake injury
soccer has ever known.
- El Divo!
- [shouting]
[fans groaning]
[in Portuguese] He became a joke.
It was supposed to be his cup.
[upbeat music playing]
[man] Neymar!
[kids shouting]
[tense music playing]
[commentator in English]
Hello and welcome to Kazan.
Brazil against Belgium.
[Neymar in Portuguese] I got in the pitch,
and it felt like I had tweaked my back.
I couldn't move right.
I've always had back issues,
since I got knocked down
during the World Cup.
- You just suck it up.
- [man] Of course.
What else could I do?
[analyst in English]
It should've been his moment.
They were screaming for a leader
to take them forward.
[commentator] Flicked over to the post.
They have the lead!
And Brazil concede first.
[analyst] This was the opportunity for him
to take himself
to a different level entirely.
And yet,
he was kind of taking a step back.
[commentator] De Bruyne! Two-nil! Belgium!
Brazil in deep, deep trouble now.
[analyst] We talk about best players in
the world, Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar's third.
However, surely that has to be reassessed.
[commentator] And a great save
from Courtois to deny Neymar.
They are knocked out.
The favorites have gone.
Belgium pulled off one of the biggest,
if not the biggest win in their history.
And Brazil do not manage
to exorcise the demons of four years ago,
here in Russia, when so many people
[Neymar in Portuguese] It was one of
the most painful defeats I've had.
I didn't want to see
or talk to anyone because
everything hurt me then.
I didn't turn the TV on,
I stayed away from the internet.
[inaudible]
[Frank in English] He is always injured.
It's either his ankle,
or his back, or No!
Everything starts here.
Here.
[analyst1] The disappointing thing is
this could be the second year
he's gonna miss the biggest games,
and that's why PSG brought him in.
[analyst2] Isn't this the biggest
cautionary tale there is
in football transfers?
[firing]
[in Portuguese] It was tough for him
to recover after that injury.
His mind didn't help. It held him back.
[analyst in English] Again, it's Neymar
making headlines for the wrong reasons.
[reporter in Portuguese] He physically
assaulted a fan, punching him in the face.
[reporter in English] UEFA also
handing down a three-match ban
for insulting match officials.
[man 1 in Portuguese]
Neymar will never grow up.
He'll always be a baby,
just a boy.
You got it all. You're an amazing player,
but it's as if we have to
suck up to you all the time.
Neymar's staff are terrible.
Neymar often puts his foot in his mouth.
Show the entire world
you're the greatest of all time.
Sometimes, I'd rather be
a random guy than be famous.
Of course, you could say,
"Being famous has its perks."
Does it? It does.
But there's a downside too,
and that can be worse.
[sirens blaring]
[fans screaming]
[Mom] I woke up at 5:30 a.m.
- [man 1] Calm down!
- [man 2] Stop!
[Mom] The app went off.
I thought, "Let me check the starting 11."
- [man 3] Neymar, please.
- [man 4] Neymar, a picture.
[Mom] I was looking through it
and read, "Neymar is accused
of rape in São Paulo."
My knees
buckled.
I sat down on the couch in my bedroom.
I thought, "Lord, I can't believe it!"
[reporter in English] The superstar Neymar
arrived Thursday
to a São Paulo police station
to give a statement
regarding a rape allegation against him.
[in Portuguese] I'm being accused of rape.
It's a strong word. It's heavy.
[reporter] Neymar met the woman online.
The crime allegedly took place
on May 15th,
the day she said she arrived in Paris.
The player paid
for her plane ticket and hotel stay.
[reporter in English] The accuser's saying
Neymar was apparently drunk,
aggressive, violent, and engaged
in sexual intercourse against her will.
[in Portuguese] She said it was very hard
for her to understand
what was happening to her,
that she was raped.
It's all wrong. My life is upside down.
No way.
I tried to scream, and nobody heard me.
Those who know me
know I'm a man of character.
They know I'd never do such a thing.
[suspenseful music playing]
[Neymar] The truth comes out
sooner or later.
The only thing I want right now
is for all this to be over
as soon as possible.
Thanks, everyone.
[woman] I'm not defending Neymar.
He could have done that.
A video can show only one side.
We don't know the whole story.
It's hard to point fingers at anyone.
[Neymar] No, please. Don't hit me.
I'll hit you. You know why?
You know why?
You assaulted me yesterday.
You left me here.
She started to hit him.
He falls back into bed.
He tries to calm her down at the hotel.
He said, "Don't get me in trouble. Leave."
We all knew it was just absurd.
Later it came out the accusation
was based on a lie.
[attorney] No one knows what happens
behind closed doors.
She said one thing.
He said something else.
The evidence was gathered.
Circumstantial evidence.
Everything contradicted the allegations.
We decided to close the case
due to insufficient evidence
to support the victim's allegations.
[Neymar Sr.] I want you to understand
that you no longer have to be at risk.
What I've been telling you is, shit
If something happens to you,
my main concern
is that all our hard work
building your image will be lost.
I can't be by your side all the time.
I used to do that, and you liked it.
Now you don't want me around.
However, someone must protect you.
It used to be like that,
but it's no longer the case.
Why was that? Neymar started to say,
"C'mon, it's my life."
"I'm not Daddy's little boy."
"My dad won't control my life."
That's not what I want.
My son was accused of rape.
I'm annoying but protective.
I see, but I don't agree
with how you talk to people.
[Neymar Sr.] You know, people hear
- I disagree.
- [Neymar Sr.] I understand, Junior.
All right, but
I'm not talking about what just happened.
- [Neymar Sr.] I know.
- It's in general.
I disagree.
Sometimes you're too aggressive.
Look, I have
[Neymar] I talk
and see it happen to everyone.
My friends, bodyguards, your employees.
I witness it.
So, that's the issue It doesn't matter.
I'm trying to say
I wouldn't talk that way.
[Neymar Sr.] My opinion?
[Neymar] If I'm wrong,
I try to have a healthy debate.
- What's my
- I try to have fun, but I never can.
- I'll give you my opinion.
- [Neymar] That's my battle.
It's my battle with myself.
You say I do a lot of shit, that's why.
In my opinion I'll just leave, Neymar.
- You're yelling at me.
- That's an example.
I put you on the spot.
You don't like being contradicted.
I don't like these talks with you,
but we've got to talk.
I'd just rather accept what you say.
- [Neymar Sr.] Know what?
- I just accept it.
To avoid conflict.
- [Neymar Sr.] Arrogance is an ugly word.
- I don't like conflict.
[Neymar Sr.] Isn't arrogance ugly?
Do you know what arrogance means?
When you don't listen.
You say, "That's my opinion."
I'm asking you to be humble.
When I realize you've stopped listening,
I get worried.
When you don't listen to anyone,
you fall into traps.
Traps have been set all around you.
No way, I don't want to cry, man.
I've come this far.
In ten years, you won't have a career.
We'll have done our job.
I'll get some rest.
You'll take over everything we've built.
No pain, no suffering.
I am sure that
if we get to the second half
of your career
[somber music playing]
[Neymar] My dad taught me all I know.
He watched over me 24/7.
The time comes
when you no longer want that.
You end up losing your father.
It's unfortunate.
You can't force people to change.
It's been that way throughout my career.
Things fell on my lap.
[in English] Breaking news
regarding the future of Neymar.
[reporter] Neymar doesn't want to be
in Paris next season.
He wants to go back home, Barcelona.
Barcelona are very much open
to buying him.
[Neymar in Portuguese] Pedal to the metal.
Fuck the world.
Fuck your opinion.
I have to experience this now.
[upbeat music playing]