Brazil Star Neymar Open to Reunion with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez in Future - 'Football is Full of Surprises'
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- 08 Jan 2025
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Brazilian football star Neymar has sparked excitement among fans by hinting at the possibility of reuniting with his former Barcelona teammates, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. The trio, famously known as 'MSN,' formed a formidable partnership during their three seasons together at Barcelona, where they terrorized defenses and played some of the most scintillating football in Europe.
During their time together, Neymar, Messi, and Suarez combined for an astonishing 364 goals and 173 assists, leading Barcelona to a historic treble in their first season under manager Luis Enrique. However, in 2017, Neymar made headlines when he left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record transfer.
In a recent exclusive interview with CNN, Neymar expressed his enthusiasm for the idea of reuniting with Messi and Suarez. "Obviously, playing again with Messi and Suarez would be incredible," he stated. "They are my friends. We still speak to each other. It would be interesting to revive this trio. I’m happy at Al Hilal, I’m happy in Saudi Arabia, but who knows? Football is full of surprises."
Neymar's move to the Saudi Pro League came after his time at PSG, where he faced challenges on the pitch. Since joining Al Hilal in 2023, he has struggled to make a significant impact, partly due to injuries. Despite this, he remains optimistic about the growth of the Saudi Pro League, stating, "Today, I think it is [better than Ligue 1]. The level of the Saudi Pro League is increasing, and from what I see, it’s better than Ligue 1."
He praised Saudi Arabia for its culture and development, noting, "Saudi Arabia has surprised me in a positive way. The people, the country, the cities, the culture. I think it’s a country that’s continually growing." He also highlighted the significance of the country hosting the World Cup in 2034, calling it "incredible."
While Neymar has enjoyed a successful club career, one major trophy that has eluded him is the FIFA World Cup. He was a standout performer during the 2014 tournament in Brazil but suffered a back injury in the quarter-finals, missing the infamous 7-1 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals. Now, with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Neymar acknowledges that this may be his last chance to lift the coveted trophy.
"I will try. I want to be there," said the 32-year-old, who has earned 128 caps for the national team. "I know this will be my last World Cup, my last shot, my last chance, and I will do everything I can to play in it."
As Neymar looks ahead to the future, the prospect of reuniting with Messi and Suarez adds an exciting dimension to his career, while his determination to succeed with the Brazilian national team remains unwavering. Football fans around the world will be watching closely to see how this story unfolds.
