Big stars are big not because they are best in the field but because they are truly a sportsman too. Yes, we are talking about Neymar who is no longer a part of Brazil or Barcelona team for at least two months for a back fracture he sustained in the quarterfinal with Columbia. Now, when the final lineup is confirmed, both Argentina and Germany have their own list of fans within other teams. Ex Santos player has said he would like to see his Barcelona colleague Messi winning the world cup for his country, though he refused to accept he is a South Americans fan. Actually, everyone has a favorite and when you have been ousted by the Germans you simply can’t bet over them to lift the world title, hence Argentina is the safe bet for Brazilians at present. Notably, both Neymar and Messi share good relationship at the Camp Nou despite several media attempts to create some kind of cold war among two superstars of Barca forward line, but Neymar still takes Messi as his idol and has said over several occasions he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid just because he was wanted to play with Messi. In 2014 world cup, Messi has shown some improvement into his dull form he displayed in the last Spanish season, hence everyone has lots of expectations from four time FIFA Ballon d’or award winner to help his team lift their first world cup in more than a decade.
The good news is Messi is reportedly going to be placed just opposite of German left-back Benedikt Howedes which is the weakest point in German defense and if 26-year-old could find the net in the first half; it would help other teammates to follow him and sustain that lead until the end.
Neymar, who is reportedly undergoing Ayurvedic treatment to heal his fracture at home, is supposed to visit Asia to get the thorough cure of his third fractured vertebra. He said over Zuniga’s challenge, “I don’t know if he was trying to hurt me, but if you understand football you know that it was not a normal challenge. I can’t protect myself when I’m not facing the play. The only thing that can protect me from someone coming from behind are the rules. I couldn’t protect myself and I ended getting hurt.”
He clarified his support to Messi and said, “I am not supporting Argentina, but my teammates Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano. I support Messi FC and for everything he represents to football I hope he can win.”