Sportspersons share a deep bond with their fans, and an old video of Brazilian football star Neymar Jr from his Santos days substantiates the fact. The clip, now doing the rounds on the internet, shows Neymar Jr interacting with a young fan—who reportedly had been battling cancer. The kid requested the footballer to mimic a celebratory dance after scoring a goal.
Following his appeal, Neymar danced his heart out after scoring his goal in a similar manner to what the boy had asked him to do. His teammates also grooved in a similar fashion. Neymar Jr: One of the Most-Followed Sports Stars on Instagram The Brazilian footballer, with 224 million followers, is known for his skill and showmanship and has won numerous domestic and international trophies.
His Instagram showcases his luxurious lifestyle, friendships, fashion, and travel. Neymar is one of the most skilful players in the modern era. Often regarded as one of the best players in the beautiful game, Neymar Jr's successful stint with Santos catapulted the Brazilian forward into stardom.
As a young protege, Neymar guided Brazil to 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup glory where he was honoured with the Golden Ball award. The 2011 Puskás Award winner then joined forces with Lionel Messi at Barcelona in 2013. Neymar was a part of Barcelona's treble-winning side in the 2014-2015 season.
In his final season at Barcelona, Neymar staged Barca's memorable comeback against Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in the 2016–17 edition of the UEFA .