Paris Saint-Germain’s celebrated athlete, Neymar, reportedly lost a staggering €1 million in an online poker game last Thursday, playfully pretending to cry during a live stream of the event.
Neymar’s Poker Misfortune
At 31 years old, the well-known forward finds himself unable to play for club or country since February 19 due to a recent injury. To pass the time away from soccer, Neymar has turned to his love of poker. Unfortunately, his latest poker endeavor did not go as planned, as he lost a massive seven-figure sum. The Titanic theme music played in the background while he uttered an expletive in response to his loss.
A Light-Hearted Moment
Despite the significant financial setback, Neymar appeared to maintain his sense of humor. He feigned tears, but a grin emerged on his face as his fellow players teased him, remarking that he had gone from a millionaire to broke within an hour. Neymar playfully suggested uploading the incident to YouTube, seemingly unbothered by the loss, given his lucrative contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Additional Challenges for Neymar
In addition to his poker misfortune, Neymar faced other challenges on that eventful night. Reports indicated that his Twitter account was hacked on Thursday evening, adding to his string of misfortunes. It remains uncertain when he will return to the field for a PSG team that has experienced yet another premature exit from the Champions League during his absence. The timing of Neymar’s recovery and return to soccer will be crucial for PSG as they seek to regain their footing in the competitions ahead.