I hope — Neymar hints at ditching Al-Hilal for Inter Miami
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Neymar and Messi were teammates at both Barcelona and PSG || Image credit: Imago

I hope — Neymar hints at ditching Al-Hilal for Inter Miami

Faruq Ibrahim 02:18 - 03.03.2024

Brazil international Neymar fantasizes about playing with Lionel Messi once more.

Football's dynamic duo might hit the pitch together once more! Neymar's latest buzz has fans on the edge of their seats as he teases another potential on-field reunion with Lionel Messi. 

Their storied past at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain has left supporters dreaming of a thrilling third act. Neymar's words at the Bahrain Grand Prix have sparked a wave of excitement, hinting at yet another chapter with Messi.

Neymar's Hopes for a Reunion

While soaking up the Grand Prix vibes in Bahrain, Neymar dropped a tantalising hint to ESPN about teaming up with Messi again, saying, "I hope we do play together again. Leo is a great person.”

“Anyone in football, everyone knows him. I think he is very happy. If he is happy, I am too." This statement has fans speculating wildly about where and when this top-tier collaboration could resurface.

Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Neymar (L) and Lionel Messi
Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Neymar (L) and Lionel Messi

The Path Forward for Messi and Neymar

After their success at Camp Nou and PSG, Messi has taken his talents to Inter Miami, while Neymar explores new horizons with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Despite Neymar's recent ACL injury and Messi's promising start in MLS, the prospect of these two icons reuniting is a tantalising thought for the football world. 

With Lionel Messi settled and having very much transplanted his family to Miami, and with Neymar barely familiarising with Al Hilal fans before his injury, any future reunion will have to be the Brazilian moving to the MLS.

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