"It is very bad, it should be better" - Neymar criticises Brazilian championship ball

After 9 matchdays, Santos is 3rd in Paulista Group B with 9 points. They dropped out of the playoff qualification places after losing 2-1 to Corinthians. And after the match, Neymar criticised the quality of the ball with which this domestic tournament is played.

“With all due respect to Penalty, who is the sponsor of the ball, I think they should improve the ball a little more; it's very bad,” said the striker after the match, speaking to ‘CazeTVOficial’.

But, although it may sound like an excuse, his rivals shared his words. Andre Ramalho and Hugo Souza, 'Timao' players, according to 'Marca', also complained about the ball: “The ball is horrible, excuse the expression. Sometimes, it's very strange the way it bounces or rolls”.

Neymar was a starter for the second time after his return to Brazilian football. He played 68 minutes and was replaced by Yeferson Soteldo when the score was 2-0 to Corinthians. Since his return, he has played 187 minutes in three matches, with a shot against the post as his greatest offensive contribution, in addition to several quality technical gestures that have delighted the public.

 

February 13, 2025