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CORRECTED: Olympics: Japan outclassed by Neymar, Brazil in final Rio tune-up

Brazil unceremoniously crashes out of the competition, Neymar goes on that infamous rant that seemed to criticize his befallen teammates, and coach Dunga gets the sack.

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The 24-year-old is often pictured unwinding with his celebrity friends and his conduct away from the pitch has been the subject of criticism by a number of journalists in Spain and his native Brazil. Why can I not go out and enjoy parties? “It is clear that sometimes I make mistakes, but that is normal”. When I’m off the field, it’s my private life.

“Not only with him, but also told other players how it feels to play for Barcelona and to live in the city”, Neymar said, during a press conference released by Globosporte.

“I think you have to start looking at what I do on the pitch, the private stuff, what happens elsewhere, is just that – private”, he fired to reporters.

Growing increasingly irritated, the Barcelona star went on: “I really don’t see the problem”.

The Brazilian superstar has mostly spent the summer living it up – skipping Copa America to be ready for the Olympics – and hanging out with the likes of Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber and Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx. I have my family and friends.

Micale hailed Neymar’s abilities both on and off the pitch, calling him “a great athlete and a great man”, before highlighting the 24-year-old’s remarkable ability on the pitch. Of course we depend [on Messi].

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According to Rio2016.com, this will be the second time that Neymar will be leading Brazil’s national team in an attempt to win its first Olympic gold medal in football. He also said he is not afraid of losing in the Olympics because he prefers to play with confidence. “I want to bring that gold medal for Brazil that has been so hard”. He needs to know the right moment to leave, we want the good players by our side.

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