One more piece in the media machine.
Superstar striker Neymar reiterated on Saturday his support for far-right President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the second round of the presidential election in Brazil on October 30, and promised to dedicate his "
first goal
" to him at the World Cup in re-election case.
"
First goal: with two hands
", launched Neymar in reference to "
22
", the number that voters must indicate to vote Bolsonaro, which he would mimic with his fingers to celebrate his first goal at the World Cup-2022 in Qatar (20 November-18 December), during which Brazil entered the competition on November 24 against Serbia.
“
The Cup is near.
It would be really wonderful, Bolsonaro re-elected, Brazil champion and everyone happy
, ”said the N.10 of the Seleçao during an online transmission with the outgoing president, campaigning in Sao Paulo.
“
Ney
” had already given his support to Jair Bolsonaro before the first round on October 2, support rare among footballers, who have mostly remained silent.
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The Cup is near.
It would be really wonderful, Bolsonaro re-elected, Brazil champion and everyone happy
Neymar
Neymar and Jair Bolsonaro conversed for more than half an hour, in a relaxed tone, but the Paris SG player became more serious in justifying his public support, saying that "
the values that the president represents are similar
" to those of his family and him.
He also said it was a gesture of thanks to the president who had publicly supported him "
in the most difficult time
" of his life.
If he did not specify what it was, in 2019, the superstar was accused of rape and Mr. Bolsonaro said he was convinced of his innocence.
The case has been closed.
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Lula had offered another reading of this support on YouTube on Tuesday.
"
I think he's afraid that if I win the election, I'll find out what Bolsonaro forgave him (about) his income tax debt
," said the left-leaning candidate, laughing.
"
It is obvious that Bolsonaro has made an agreement with the father
" of Neymar, added the ex-president (2003-2010), referring to the favorable decisions that the player obtained in a case of tax evasion in Brazil.
In a statement posted online, the attacker's family dismissed the "
false
" reports, adding: "
Officials will have to prove otherwise in the appropriate forums
."
