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Journalist
After trying different sports, Thibault turned to a career as an amateur footballer. When making a choice between becoming a professional footballer and a journalist, the qualities tipped the scales to one side. Here he is now in the editorial staff of 10 Sport, after a diploma obtained at the International Institute of Communication in Paris.
The most expensive Football player in history following his transfer for €222 million in 2017, Neymar will have remained at PSG until 2023. The Brazilian then became persona non grata within the capital club. Asked to find a new club, he then flew to Saudi Arabia and Al-Hilal. Neymar also spoke about this departure, making a confession about his great friend, Lionel Messi.
Never two without three for Neymar and Lionel Messi ? Teammates at FC Barcelonathe Brazilian and the Argentinian then had the opportunity to play together again between 2021 and 2023 following the signing of La Pulga at PSG. The two friends have since taken different paths, one leaving for Saudi Arabia to Al-Hilal and the other in the United StatesInter Miami. But now Neymar et Messi could share the same locker room again on the Florida side, an opportunity that the Auriverde international did not have when leaving the PSG in summer 2023.
“It would be interesting to revive this trio”
A l’Inter Miami, Lionel Messi evolves again with Luis Suarez. Could the MSN then reform with the arrival of Neymar in Florida? The question was asked to the Brazilian. And for CNNthe playerAl-Hilal responded, making a passing reference to his departure from PSG : « They are my friends. We don't always talk to each other. It would be interesting to revive this trio. I'm happy in Al-Hilal, I'm happy in Saudi Arabia, but who knows. Football is full of surprises. When the information came out that I was leaving PSG, the transfer window was closed in the United States, so I didn't have that option ».
“Going to Saudi Arabia was the best option”
Having not been able to find Lionel Messi has Miami in 2023, Neymar then left the PSG to reach Saudi Arabia. A choice he does not regret. Having explained being happy to Al-Hilalthe Brazilian also explained: “ The project they offered me was very good, not only for me, but also for my family. Going to Saudi Arabia was the best option ».