01x02 - The Comeback

[bunniefuu]

[interviewer in Portuguese]

Introduce us to your entourage.

This is Jô.

Joclecio.

Also known as Little J.

AKA "Screwy."

[all laughing]

At your service.

Uh, Gil.

Also known as Gil Onion.

AKA "Jiu-Jitsu."

[chuckling]

Bruninho, "Little Devil."

Nickname censored. [laughs]

[all laughing]

Never mind.

- Off the record.

- Leave it out.

Holy f*ck.

These are my friends.

[upbeat music playing]

[inaudible conversation]

[indistinct chatter]

[man] This man loves a camera!

[Neymar Sr.] He is the biggest

football athlete of his generation.

He's constantly going through changes.

Not only as a person,

but as an athlete too.

We're there to support him.

We offer support.

Every minute, every hour. I can't give up.

If I give up on him,

he'll certainly be corrupted by something.

He'll be manipulated by something.

He's very naive.

It could affect him as an athlete

and flush all our hard work

down the toilet.

What could happen

to derail all this hard work we've done?

I'll give an example. Neymar, right?

Only Neymar can screw it up.

[Neymar] f*ck, as for Barcelona,

at first I didn't believe

it was happening.

So different.

[Neymar Sr.] Neymar was still a young kid.

He had no experience abroad.

Neither did I.

We learned little by little.

[announcer] The one who's

just arrived, Neymar!

[crowd cheering]

[Neymar] I had only seen them

in video games.

I thought,

"Wow, I'm inside a PlayStation."

I can't believe I'm here,

playing with these guys.

[whistle blowing]

[Neymar in Spanish]

It's tough to get into the Barça style.

It's so different, as far as football,

tactics, everything.

The players are incredible,

which scared me a lot.

[Gerardo] You have to be patient,

remain calm,

and gradually improve.

I have no doubt in my mind

we'll see the best version of Neymar soon.

[uneasy music playing]

[Neymar in Portuguese] I remember

the Bilbao match to this day.

I'm there crying in the locker room

in the restroom.

[Messi in Spanish]

I saw him coming in quickly.

He was looking down.

Then I saw he was crying,

which caught me off guard.

[Neymar in Portuguese] Messi came to me

and asked me why I was crying.

I explained it in my broken Spanish.

[chuckles softly]

I said, "I can't play. I can't be myself."

[Messi in Spanish] I tried to comfort him,

calm him down, so he could let it all go

and only think about playing football.

It was tough

due to what people were saying about him,

due to expectations he had,

due to everything he had done at Santos.

The weight over his shoulders

was pulling him down.

[Neymar in Portuguese]

"Don't worry about me. I'm here to help."

Uh "Keep it up." He encouraged me.

Uh, I think that was the kind of support

I needed back then.

That's when it all clicked.

[crowd cheering]

[upbeat music playing]

[Neymar] I started to feel much lighter.

[commentator 1 in English] Neymar!

Often running on the goal sheet.

[commentator 2] Neymar steadies himself.

Watch out! Gonna getcha!

Now there is a way to introduce yourself!

[commentator 3] Giving signs of an

understanding between these two players.

[commentator in Spanish] Neymar gets

a standing ovation

at Camp Nou with this performance,

his best one with Barcelona so far.

I didn't teach him.

He started to grow and improve,

which is expected.

He's growing with experience,

age, and with the matches.

[commentator in English]

Following in the footsteps of Ronaldo,

Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Romário

And he does it with a bang!

[soft guitar playing]

[woman in Portuguese] Tell me, did you

brainstorm your World Cup hairstyle?

No, I want a haircut.

Not sure what it'll be,

but I want to dye my hair.

I'll be blond. [chuckles]

It'll match the jersey.

[guitar playing]

The last World Cup in Brazil

was back in 1950.

Playing the World Cup is a dream,

especially in your own country.

[adventurous music playing]

A World Cup in Brazil.

A World Cup in the land of football,

where we're so passionate about it

and winning is a cultural obligation.

There's so much pressure.

[drums playing]

[cheering]

[Juca] We are,

we were the country

with the best football in the world

for almost five decades.

[commentator in English] Carlos Alberto!

Rivaldo leaves it for Ronaldo!

[in Portuguese] Neymar seemed capable

of maintaining our status as a powerhouse.

It was a heavy weight on his shoulders,

because he was still very young then.

[screaming]

I'm looking for Neymar.

I'm in love with him.

I hope he represents our nation well

It's the best feeling

when you're representing your country.

But it's tough. It gets complicated.

[reporter in English]

This national obsession has now become

a potent symbol of Brazil's problems.

Protesters across the country pointed to

the high cost of World Cup preparations

being shouldered primarily by taxpayers.

[man in Portuguese] FIFA is walking away

and lining their pockets

with 10 billion.

FIFA is leaving without paying

a single cent in taxes.

[woman] It's insulting

to Brazilian people.

Of course everyone supports the protest.

We want a better Brazil.

That's why we play.

To make people happy.

[fans cheering]

[reporter] The long-awaited moment

has come.

Is Neymar ready to be a game-changer?

[Neymar] I've always made it clear

that my dream was to win a World Cup.

[whistle blows]

[suspenseful music playing]

[upbeat music playing]

[fans cheering]

[commentator in English] bit of

a corridor in which to run

and he doesn't miss often.

[reporter] He's got a lot more

confidence here playing for Brazil

than he ever does playing for Barcelona.

His performance has been excellent.

[commentator] It's Neymar.

It's a stumbling run,

but nothing stumbling about the finish.

[shouting]

[cheering]

[cheering stops]

[Neymar in Portuguese] I got hit.

It sent shock waves to my feet.

I couldn't turn around.

Then I started crying.

[somber music playing]

[teammate] It was much more than football.

My main concern in that moment was

all about my bro who was suffering,

who was in pain.

We didn't know what would happen to him.

[Mom] I said, "I want to hold him

and cry together."

I asked for God's forgiveness.

I couldn't do anything else.

I said, "Forgive me, my son.

I can't do anything to help you."

SÃO CARLOS HOSPITAL

He found the strength

to show us he was all right,

but mothers know their kids.

[Neymar] The doctor came to see me.

"I have some news for you."

"Good and bad."

"What do you want first?"

"Bad news first."

He said, "The bad news is,

you're out of the World Cup."

I asked, "What's the good news?"

"Had it been an inch to the side,

you'd never have walked again."

[reporter] According to tests,

the Brazilian forward has fractured

the third vertebra of his spine.

[Neymar] It was my first serious injury.

You don't think you can

"Will I ever get back to where I was?"

[cheering]

[commentator in English] Welcome

to the World Cup Semifinal of 2014.

Brazil versus Germany.

[in Portuguese] We will play

not only for our country,

but each one of us will play for Neymar.

For all he's done for us.

[somber music playing]

[commentator in English] Germany scores!

It's exactly what Brazil was dreading!

Brazil in real trouble!

They are in dire trouble now!

They're making another one here!

It's three-nil.

It's a disaster day

for Brazilian football.

[fan in Portuguese] No way to explain it.

I'm sad.

Brazil is falling apart

getting beaten at home.

That game was unreal.

"My God, what's happening?"

"It must be a nightmare."

When the game was over,

I couldn't stop crying.

[commentator]

Today we lost in a horrible, sad way.

It was shameful.

It was ugly.

I just wanted to make everyone happy.

My people have gone through so much.

Sorry, everyone.

Sorry to the Brazilian people.

Uh, what helped me through it all,

got me back on my feet,

and helped me clear my head

were my friends and family.

Happy birthday to you ♪

[Neymar] They were here to give me a bath.

They made fun of me, touched my butt.

[laughing]

Gu kept slapping me [laughs]

Damn!

- I couldn't do anything but be mad.

- [laughing]

You went too far.

[Mom] You know when

you remember things from the past?

When Junior was four months old,

we got into an accident.

His dad was a football player.

We got into an accident,

and his dad was in bed,

connected to a machine for six months.

The doctor said the same thing to me.

"Don't sign anything.

We're not sure he'll walk again."

- It's that all over again.

- [interviewer] Really?

I went back in time.

I went through it with his dad.

I've gone through it with my son.

[Neymar Sr.] Football had done me wrong.

I retired as a player at 32.

- [interviewer] Really?

- I had issues physically and socially.

After that, I worked in construction.

Everything happened for a reason.

I tried to prevent my son

from having the same concerns.

The same fears I had.

I really had to work on my mind,

so as to not influence him negatively.

[interviewer]

How can you separate being a father

and managing your son's career?

Actually, I can't.

I can't separate the two roles.

I've paid a high price.

You give up family time.

I have no regrets, though.

[shutter clicking]

Sit over here.

I guess my dad

has always been a bit mixed.

Make me look good. Is this a good pose?

[photographer] Don't worry.

Just turn a bit to the side.

Just turn on the chair.

There you go.

[Neymar] Back in the day,

we were father and son.

Today, I think we're a bit distant.

Of course we're on good terms.

We have a great relationship,

but I guess it's more professional.

- [woman] Will the flash get in the way?

- [man] No.

[woman] Davi! Dad's coming.

Let's put on your costume.

Let's dress up like SpongeBob!

How about a photo?

- [Davi] Daddy's coming?

- [woman] Yeah.

[Davi] He's coming?

CONGRATS

NEY

Man, acting all crazy.

[speaking indistinctly]

[kisses]

What's up, boy?

[speaking indistinctly]

We went through some tough times.

Nowadays, we try to avoid

the tough times. [chuckles]

It won't be good, I'm sure!

[laughing]

Check it out, Vitinho!

- [Vitinho] What is it?

- A banana!

[laughing]

A banana!

[Neymar] I always joke around

with my friends. We always say,

"We came from the slums. We're slum dogs."

Nowadays I say, "I'm no slum dog now."

"I'm a playboy now. Respect!"

[laughing]

These guys call me names,

but I'm just joking around.

I mean, we left the slums.

The slums didn't leave us.

- [laughing]

- [shutter clicking]

[man] Poor me, on my tippy toes.

[indistinct chatter]

- Like this!

- [Neymar] Like this, look.

Check it out. A header.

Boo!

- Do it.

- A header like this.

- Like this!

- [Neymar laughs]

- [Neymar] A header, this way. [chuckles]

- A header like this.

[man] Check it out.

[Neymar] Our best moment was in 2015.

My best moments at Barcelona.

[upbeat music playing]

[Neymar] It was very special.

Our team was wonderful.

[commentator in English] Messi to Suárez.

Sensational Barcelona goal!

[teammate in Spanish] When I got

to Barcelona, luckily none of us thought

we were better than the other.

None of us saw ourselves

above our teammates.

[commentator in English]

Even better from Messi. Gets it back.

Suárez falls over. Neymar puts in!

Messi, Suárez, Neymar spells danger.

Wonderful strength.

Towards Neymar! He does the impossible!

This is ridiculous in Barcelona.

They are the most feared strike force

possibly in the history of football.

It's Messi, to Neymar, to Messi!

That could be the title-clenching goal!

Barcelona are once more

the champions of Spanish football!

[in Spanish] Incredible.

Honestly, that year was really amazing.

The three of us together,

the titles we won.

[commentator in English]

It's just absolutely glorious!

Another trophy

for their ever-expanding cabinet.

[Neymar in Spanish]

It's the most important match of my life.

I'll do everything I can

to be victorious tomorrow.

[commentator in Spanish] Neymar to Pedro.

Pedro got the ball.

Back to Neymar. Neymar can score.

- Goal!

- [crowd cheering]

[commentator] Goal, goal, goal!

European champions with Neymar!

Champions for the fifth time!

[reporter in Spanish] What was

Neymar's season like in retrospective?

A spectacular season.

He really improved his numbers.

He really improved his output.

We can clearly say

we have the best football players

in the world.

[Neymar in Portuguese] This one is great.

[dance music playing]

[Neymar laughs]

Look at Messi.

[laughing] He was dancing.

- Messi is never like that.

- [laughs]

Suárez, Messi, and I.

Us three.

Plastered. [laughs]

[vibrant music playing]

[reporter] Last weekend,

Neymar lived up to his reputation.

The Barcelona striker

enjoyed his time off in Rio.

[reporter] Messi has no doubt

about what his calling is.

It's playing football.

It's not the same with Neymar.

I'm afraid it'll never be.

Neymar often makes headlines

for reasons unrelated to football,

not for his accomplishments on the pitch.

It isn't to the benefit of football.

[man1] So many people in need in Brazil.

Why waste so much money like that?

[man 2] He doesn't respect his people.

I'm keeping it real.

[Neymar Sr.] To keep up the image

of an athlete of his caliber

There's Neymar on the pitch,

and Neymar off the pitch.

If he couldn't take the heat

and weren't such a talented athlete,

he'd be done.

[Raí] The Olympic Games

are a matter of pride to Brazilians.

Brazilian football was yet to win gold

at the Olympics.

[reporter] The Olympics started to feel

like the World Cup.

Fans arrived at Maracanã.

People came from all over Rio,

Brazil, and the world.

The Olympics were really f*cked,

all of it.

People started to say

I didn't care about the national team.

I was called many names. [chuckles]

[reporter] I wanted to ask,

looking back through history,

how committed are you to the team?

What's your commitment

to the national team, if any?

Well, I guess you should

pay attention to what I do on the pitch.

When I'm off the pitch,

regardless of what happens,

it's my private life.

I'm talking to you.

Could you look at me, please?

Thank you.

My son was eaten up alive

by the public opinion.

The number 10 jersey in Brazil

has Neymar's name on it.

His name was crossed out

during the Olympics.

And there he goes

[fans cheering]

[commentator in English] The fans

have come to the Maracanã in numbers

to see Brazil claim a gold medal

at the Olympic Games

against the old enemy, Germany.

You couldn't have written it any better.

There is still

a very deep wound in Brazil.

Brazil are not unaware of the pressure

that has been placed on them.

We hit 120 minutes.

And with that,

we are going to see penalties

to decide the gold and silver medals.

The tension is absolutely palpable

in the stadium.

Petersen takes Saved

[cheering]

by Weverton!

And Brazil have a penalty kick

to win the gold medal.

And guess who is striding forward? Neymar!

[In Portuguese] I mean,

it's all f*cked up.

I'm about to kick that penalty.

I'm f*cked.

I remember Marquinhos telling me,

"It's all you."

He turned to me and said,

"You too?" [laughs]

"You're pressuring me?"

[Neymar] It was like,

my heart started racing, the Maracanã

is packed, everyone screaming.

[cheering]

[Neymar] I thought, "f*ck, man."

Their goalie was huge.

I started praying. I said,

"Dear Lord, how will I kick this penalty?"

"My God, give me strength."

I closed my eyes near the penalty spot.

I saw that huge goal.

The goalie looked tiny.

That's when I calmed down.

I thought, "Just score."

[suspenseful music playing]

[music stops]

[fans cheering]

[commentator in English]

Brazil strike Olympic gold

for the first time in their history!

They've completed their set

of international titles at last.

And it's Neymar who is the hero!

[ethereal music playing]

[fans chanting] Brazil!

Brazil! Brazil! Brazil!

[in Portuguese] I'm really happy,

and that's it.

Know what? Just put up with me! [laughs]

[Dani] To me, that moment was

when I honestly started to think

that Ney was really going

through some changes.

Ney is ambitious

and winning is the only option for him.

[reporter in English] What's your feeling?

Is this the year that recent

Spanish dominance can be challenged?

I'm thinking particularly of PSG?

[man in European Portuguese]

Barça fans have arrived in Paris.

About 2,200 fans

will be supporting the team

during the Champions League Round of 16.

[fans cheering]

[reporter in Spanish] PSG vs. Barcelona

tickets are almost sold out.

There are great expectations

for this Champions League quarterfinal.

[Raí in Portuguese] Back in my day,

I also had some ambitious objectives.

Be a national champion, win cups,

get to quarterfinals, semifinals.

If you don't win,

it's a great disappointment.

[commentator in English] There's been

history here between these two,

with Barcelona knocking

Paris Saint-Germain

out of the Champions League twice

in recent seasons.

[tense music playing]

[crowd chanting]

[whistle blowing]

[analyst] Okay, what happened in Paris?

Was it that PSG were fabulous

and Barça were terrible?

- [commentator] It's Di María! Perfect!

- [analyst] That's about right.

They were abysmal, as if

they'd never played at that level before.

[commentator] Now it's Draxler!

And that's two-nil!

Oh, it's fantastic!

It is paradise in Paris.

Here's Cavani. It's four!

[analyst] Nobody has ever come

from four goals down

after the first leg

in the Champions League ever.

[commentator]

Is this the downfall of a dynasty?

[in Portuguese] We lost,

and the two games were

about three weeks apart, I believe.

That first week was horrible

because we were upset.

On the week of that second game,

everyone turned the switch on.

I knew we would win it.

[cheering]

[commentator in Spanish] The big aim

for Barça is to attempt the big comeback

that no one in Europe has achieved.

[Suárez] I looked at Ney,

and he tried to cheer up our teammates.

He was hungry for a win.

You could see he wanted to win.

- He made the team believe.

- [whistle blows]

[commentator in English] We're underway,

with the French club

aiming to win for the first time.

[in Portuguese] The game started.

Things started to happen.

[commentator in English] A little dink in

Kevin Trapp thought about coming for it,

thought better.

Has it gone over the line?

Is that an early goal for Barcelona?

There is! And they've scored!

Oh, what a sensational start to the match!

Barcelona score

with two minutes on the watch!

They've been rattled here, PSG.

[in Spanish] We went full-throttle.

We had nothing to lose.

[commentator in English] Iniesta lets it

run, then tries to chase down Marquinhos

He's done well. Iniesta!

Oh, it's a second goal!

And it really is game on here!

Kurzawa was just defending

for Paris Saint-Germain!

[commentator in Spanish]

The Nou Camp has exploded.

If there were any doubters, they now

believe in the comeback against PSG.

[in Portuguese] It was 2-0 at half time.

I said, "We're going to make it."

[in Spanish] Iniesta waiting for Neymar.

The ball goes to the back of the defender.

Neymar to the ground.

They're asking for a penalty!

It's a penalty!

Messi is on the verge of putting them

within a goal of tying this series.

[crowd cheering]

[commentator in English] 3-0, and

it's unraveling for Paris Saint-Germain.

And the crowd are starting to believe.

The pressure intensifies on the Parisians.

But of course,

it could all change in an instant.

Cavani!

That's the goal

that PSG was so desperately hoping for!

And suddenly, they are feeling

a whole lot better about themselves.

Barcelona have

a whole lot more work to do now.

[inaudible]

[in Portuguese] "We can do it.

We're going to make it."

The odds were against us,

but we had faith.

[crowd cheering]

[Neymar] At 87 or 88 minutes,

we got the free kick.

[suspenseful music playing]

[inaudible]

[whistle blowing]

[suspenseful music playing]

[commentator in Spanish]

Great goal by Neymar Jr.

who makes the believers dream

at the Nou Camp.

Football Club Barcelona 4,

Paris St. Germain 1.

[all cheering]

[in Portuguese]

Ney had a brilliant evening.

It was a blessed evening.

When Neymar is well, the team soars.

[commentator in Spanish] The ball is

looking for Suarez. He goes to the ground!

They're asking for a penalty.

It's given by the referee! It's a penalty!

It's a penalty

for Barcelona Football Club.

[Neymar] Suarez was fouled in the box.

I grabbed the ball

and turned around to look at him.

He went like this and pointed at me.

[commentator in English] Neymar.

- To make it 5-1 on the night.

- [whistle blows]

[commentator] He's scored!

Two quick goals for Neymar

right at the end of the game!

It's 5-1 Barcelona! 5-5 on Aggregate!

And now, thirty seconds remaining.

Intense pressure now

on the Paris Saint-Germain defense.

It's Neymar trying to feed it through.

[crowd cheering]

And it's in!

I can't remember the last time

I saw something like this!

Extraordinary scenes at the Nou Camp!

And it is the greatest Champions League

knock-out comeback of all time!

[commentator in Spanish] Unbelievable!

Unbelievable! Unbelievable!

[commentator in English]

And Paris Saint-Germain are shell-shocked.

[Neymar in Portuguese] I felt this

unique sensation of electrifying joy.

That was one of the best days

in my entire career.

That's why I got this tattoo.

"1% chance, 99% faith."

[commentator in English]

Be interesting to see

how the hierarchy of PSG view this game.

[Vincent in French]

On that Remontada squad,

Neymar was Barcelona's best player.

Yet, Messi was the face of the Remontada.

Messi was in all the photos.

His triumph is shown.

Yet, that win was on Neymar.

I guess that evening Neymar realized

he'd never be Barcelona's best player.

While at Barcelona,

he'd never be the best in the world.

[reporter] Wednesday at Camp Nou

was the demise of PSG.

Will they survive? That is the question.

[speaking indistinctly]

[reporter] Patience is not the main virtue

of Paris Saint-Germain's shareholders.

We know that they want results quickly.

[in Portuguese]

We had some disappointments that certainly

really let Nasser down.

He had a clear vision:

PSG would win the Champions League

as fast as possible.

[reporters] Ney.

[reporters clamoring]

[reporter in English]

Brazilian superstar footballer Neymar

appearing to be on the brink of

a move reportedly to Paris Saint-Germain.

It will shatter

the previous world-record transfer.

[in French] It's 222 million euros.

[Nasser] When I explained to him

what the PSG project was,

he said, "I'm in. I'm coming.

I want to be at PSG."

[in Portuguese] It's my son's wish.

We must respect it.

I didn't want my son to leave Barcelona.

He was in his comfort zone.

And he wanted to step out of it.

He had set a goal for himself.

"No, I want out."

"I want to take the risk."

"Are you sure?"

[reporter in English]

What do you say to people

who feel that this move

is purely motivated by money?

[in Portuguese] Here's what I'll say.

No one knows anything about my life.

I was never driven by money.

It was never the first thing in my mind.

[Suárez in Spanish]

I don't think it was helpful

but, as a friend, I told him how I felt.

I told him I did not agree

with the decision he made.

He stabbed Barça fans in the back,

considering how he walked away.

[Neymar n Portuguese]

People say the way I left was wrong.

It saddens me to hear that

because that was not my intention.

Unfortunately,

you can't make everyone happy.

Right? Players know what they want.

[Messi in Spanish] I really don't know

the reason for his move.

I never found out.

[Neymar Sr. in Portuguese] Neymar never

wanted to be better than Messi.

It was not about

stepping out of his shadow.

Actually, Neymar loves Messi.

What was our objective?

To help the French league

get to the next level.

Until then, the French league

didn't get much recognition.

[Neymar] What they proposed to me

really moved me and excited me.

And I accepted this great challenge.

[crowd chanting]

[crowd cheering]

[Neymar] I had spent four years

at Barcelona.

I sure learned a lot.

But I felt it was the right time.

Still, I got butterflies.

I could feel everything

was about to change in my life.

[commentator 1 in English]

All eyes, not just in France,

but in the footballing world, on Neymar.

This is where he wants to be,

showing the world what he's capable of.

- Neymar!

- [crowd cheering]

How about that?

[commentator 2] All the time he was at

Barcelona, it was Messi's team, wasn't it?

Always will be.

Whereas here, it is about him.

You get the sense he's relishing that.

[commentator 3] It's like he feeds off

his own ego, really, doesn't he?

[commentator 4] That was about

Neymar saying to himself,

"You know what? This my platform."

"And I don't care about anybody else."

[whistle blows]

When you're a hero, when you're a star,

and you're very, you know, on your dream,

on your cloud, you know,

you're like flying like this

One day, of course, we are human.

Even if you act like you're Superman,

everything can stop like that.

[whistle blows]

[Juca in Portuguese]

If you stop to analyze it,

all of Neymar's most serious injuries

were not near the box.

They were in the middle of the pitch,

while he did unnecessary things,

like dribbling a bit too much.

No one quits Barcelona.

No one quits Barcelona.

He left to be a protagonist,

and he soon regretted it.

[reporter] If Neymar, the most expensive

player in football, needed surgery,

he will be away for at least two months

while recovering.

[analyst in English] I think Lionel Messi

was getting ready to hand over the keys.

He never gave himself the time

to grow as an individual,

to understand what it meant

to be a star player at a big club.

[reporter] The issue at hand is

what happens with PSG.

How do you make up for that absence?

[commentator] Lucas Vázquez towards

the back post. Cristiano Ronaldo, there!

He's done it again.

And that's it.

Real Madrid will be in the quarterfinals.

Paris Saint-Germain,

whose dream of European glory

has died again here,

in front of their fans,

at the Parc des Princes.

The final score here, then,

Paris Saint-Germain 1, Real Madrid 2.

[Dani in Portuguese] Accidents happen.

They're unpredictable.

The difference

between a champion at life

and a failure is whether

he can keep going, or give up halfway.

[Neymar] I really suffered

with this injury. I was upset.

Well, I overcame it.

I did all I could to be

with my national team at the World Cup.

[reporter in English]

From Neymar's perspective,

if he's able

to get back for the World Cup,

is that good for Brazil

'cause he'll be rested?

[analyst] I'm concerned.

I don't know how these injuries linger.

I don't know

what the aftereffect is gonna be.

[suspenseful music playing]

[chanting]

[Juca in Portuguese] Then came 2018.

Well, this is Neymar's Cup.

[commentator in English] Here's Neymar.

Clever backheel to Willian. Into the area

Willian! Brazil score!

Neymar!

Well, Neymar has gone down

clutching an ankle here.

It didn't appear to be much contact there

with the opponent, I have to say.

Oh, it's there.

There is a boot laid on top of

[in Portuguese] During the World Cup,

they say all I did was stumble and fall

or whatever.

Why's that?

Was I just jumping around? No, man.

I was fouled nine times in a game.

At least nine times.

[man in English] Oh, it's pathetic.

It's absolutely pathetic.

It's another big circus.

It always has to be about him.

A little bit bump, you know?

He is shouting, crying,

and rolling over and over and over.

You're one of the best players ever.

What is your problem?

I think this is an act

of a petulant child.

'Cause he wasn't 100% at the World Cup,

he couldn't do that.

He was on the ground

with the theatrics, rolling around.

This is him lashing out.

[in Portuguese] I often am quicker

and lighter than other players, right?

So they foul me.

We got referees.

You think I like being fouled?

No, it hurts.

[in English]

The mighty Brazilian squad features

the greatest master of the fake injury

soccer has ever known.

- El Divo!

- [shouting]

[fans groaning]

[in Portuguese] He became a joke.

It was supposed to be his cup.

[upbeat music playing]

[man] Neymar!

[kids shouting]

[tense music playing]

[commentator in English]

Hello and welcome to Kazan.

Brazil against Belgium.

[Neymar in Portuguese] I got in the pitch,

and it felt like I had tweaked my back.

I couldn't move right.

I've always had back issues,

since I got knocked down

during the World Cup.

- You just suck it up.

- [man] Of course.

What else could I do?

[analyst in English]

It should've been his moment.

They were screaming for a leader

to take them forward.

[commentator] Flicked over to the post.

They have the lead!

And Brazil concede first.

[analyst] This was the opportunity for him

to take himself

to a different level entirely.

And yet,

he was kind of taking a step back.

[commentator] De Bruyne! Two-nil! Belgium!

Brazil in deep, deep trouble now.

[analyst] We talk about best players in

the world, Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar's third.

However, surely that has to be reassessed.

[commentator] And a great save

from Courtois to deny Neymar.

They are knocked out.

The favorites have gone.

Belgium pulled off one of the biggest,

if not the biggest win in their history.

And Brazil do not manage

to exorcise the demons of four years ago,

here in Russia, when so many people

[Neymar in Portuguese] It was one of

the most painful defeats I've had.

I didn't want to see

or talk to anyone because

everything hurt me then.

I didn't turn the TV on,

I stayed away from the internet.

[inaudible]

[Frank in English] He is always injured.

It's either his ankle,

or his back, or No!

Everything starts here.

Here.

[analyst1] The disappointing thing is

this could be the second year

he's gonna miss the biggest games,

and that's why PSG brought him in.

[analyst2] Isn't this the biggest

cautionary tale there is

in football transfers?

[firing]

[in Portuguese] It was tough for him

to recover after that injury.

His mind didn't help. It held him back.

[analyst in English] Again, it's Neymar

making headlines for the wrong reasons.

[reporter in Portuguese] He physically

assaulted a fan, punching him in the face.

[reporter in English] UEFA also

handing down a three-match ban

for insulting match officials.

[man 1 in Portuguese]

Neymar will never grow up.

He'll always be a baby,

just a boy.

You got it all. You're an amazing player,

but it's as if we have to

suck up to you all the time.

Neymar's staff are terrible.

Neymar often puts his foot in his mouth.

Show the entire world

you're the greatest of all time.

Sometimes, I'd rather be

a random guy than be famous.

Of course, you could say,

"Being famous has its perks."

Does it? It does.

But there's a downside too,

and that can be worse.

[sirens blaring]

[fans screaming]

[Mom] I woke up at 5:30 a.m.

- [man 1] Calm down!

- [man 2] Stop!

[Mom] The app went off.

I thought, "Let me check the starting 11."

- [man 3] Neymar, please.

- [man 4] Neymar, a picture.

[Mom] I was looking through it

and read, "Neymar is accused

of r*pe in São Paulo."

My knees

buckled.

I sat down on the couch in my bedroom.

I thought, "Lord, I can't believe it!"

[reporter in English] The superstar Neymar

arrived Thursday

to a São Paulo police station

to give a statement

regarding a r*pe allegation against him.

[in Portuguese] I'm being accused of r*pe.

It's a strong word. It's heavy.

[reporter] Neymar met the woman online.

The crime allegedly took place

on May 15th,

the day she said she arrived in Paris.

The player paid

for her plane ticket and hotel stay.

[reporter in English] The accuser's saying

Neymar was apparently drunk,

aggressive, violent, and engaged

in sexual intercourse against her will.

[in Portuguese] She said it was very hard

for her to understand

what was happening to her,

that she was r*ped.

It's all wrong. My life is upside down.

No way.

I tried to scream, and nobody heard me.

Those who know me

know I'm a man of character.

They know I'd never do such a thing.

[suspenseful music playing]

[Neymar] The truth comes out

sooner or later.

The only thing I want right now

is for all this to be over

as soon as possible.

Thanks, everyone.

[woman] I'm not defending Neymar.

He could have done that.

A video can show only one side.

We don't know the whole story.

It's hard to point fingers at anyone.

[Neymar] No, please. Don't hit me.

I'll hit you. You know why?

You know why?

You assaulted me yesterday.

You left me here.

She started to hit him.

He falls back into bed.

He tries to calm her down at the hotel.

He said, "Don't get me in trouble. Leave."

We all knew it was just absurd.

Later it came out the accusation

was based on a lie.

[attorney] No one knows what happens

behind closed doors.

She said one thing.

He said something else.

The evidence was gathered.

Circumstantial evidence.

Everything contradicted the allegations.

We decided to close the case

due to insufficient evidence

to support the victim's allegations.

[Neymar Sr.] I want you to understand

that you no longer have to be at risk.

What I've been telling you is, sh*t

If something happens to you,

my main concern

is that all our hard work

building your image will be lost.

I can't be by your side all the time.

I used to do that, and you liked it.

Now you don't want me around.

However, someone must protect you.

It used to be like that,

but it's no longer the case.

Why was that? Neymar started to say,

"C'mon, it's my life."

"I'm not Daddy's little boy."

"My dad won't control my life."

That's not what I want.

My son was accused of r*pe.

I'm annoying but protective.

I see, but I don't agree

with how you talk to people.

[Neymar Sr.] You know, people hear

- I disagree.

- [Neymar Sr.] I understand, Junior.

All right, but

I'm not talking about what just happened.

- [Neymar Sr.] I know.

- It's in general.

I disagree.

Sometimes you're too aggressive.

Look, I have

[Neymar] I talk

and see it happen to everyone.

My friends, bodyguards, your employees.

I witness it.

So, that's the issue It doesn't matter.

I'm trying to say

I wouldn't talk that way.

[Neymar Sr.] My opinion?

[Neymar] If I'm wrong,

I try to have a healthy debate.

- What's my

- I try to have fun, but I never can.

- I'll give you my opinion.

- [Neymar] That's my battle.

It's my battle with myself.

You say I do a lot of sh*t, that's why.

In my opinion I'll just leave, Neymar.

- You're yelling at me.

- That's an example.

I put you on the spot.

You don't like being contradicted.

I don't like these talks with you,

but we've got to talk.

I'd just rather accept what you say.

- [Neymar Sr.] Know what?

- I just accept it.

To avoid conflict.

- [Neymar Sr.] Arrogance is an ugly word.

- I don't like conflict.

[Neymar Sr.] Isn't arrogance ugly?

Do you know what arrogance means?

When you don't listen.

You say, "That's my opinion."

I'm asking you to be humble.

When I realize you've stopped listening,

I get worried.

When you don't listen to anyone,

you fall into traps.

Traps have been set all around you.

No way, I don't want to cry, man.

I've come this far.

In ten years, you won't have a career.

We'll have done our job.

I'll get some rest.

You'll take over everything we've built.

No pain, no suffering.

I am sure that

if we get to the second half

of your career

[somber music playing]

[Neymar] My dad taught me all I know.

He watched over me 24/7.

The time comes

when you no longer want that.

You end up losing your father.

It's unfortunate.

You can't force people to change.

It's been that way throughout my career.

Things fell on my lap.

[in English] Breaking news

regarding the future of Neymar.

[reporter] Neymar doesn't want to be

in Paris next season.

He wants to go back home, Barcelona.

Barcelona are very much open

to buying him.

[Neymar in Portuguese] Pedal to the metal.

f*ck the world.

f*ck your opinion.

I have to experience this now.

[upbeat music playing]