Neymar invested his free time in other skills while recovering from a serious knee injury. Recently, for example, the Brazilian star participated as a special guest at the eSports World Cup, an event with a variety of games.
He not only participated in the competition, but won every match against Mossad Saudi “Msdossary”. The event took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Neymar only attended the exclusive celebrity parties.
Neymar defeats the FIFA 18 world champion
The Brazilian’s opponent in the games, Mossad Msdossary, is world champion in FIFA 18 and runner-up in FIFA 19. Neymar stood out when participating in Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League and Tekken 8 matches, gaining an advantage against his rivals.
To emerge victorious, Neymar had the help of experts in all three matches. One of them, Brazilian Gabriel Fallen, is considered a CS “legend” in the country.
Neymar was thrilled to win the medal after defeating his Saudi rival in Tekken 8. The Brazilian got up from his chair, punched the air, smiled and hugged his competitor.
But the star was not alone, Bruna Biancardi, his girlfriend, accompanied him to participate in this event. The player was champion in the “Tekken 8 Match” broadcast of the eSports World Cup.
Saudi Arabia is hosting the event for the first time, highlighting itself as a new hub for esports and international competitions thanks to its significant investments.
Player is a fan of online games and poker
The annual global tournament known as the eSports World Cup began in 2024. It then emerged following Gamers8’s rebranding and expansion, announced in late 2023. It is one of the biggest events in esports history, with a prize pool of $60 million and 22 different modalities.
In addition to the games mentioned, it includes other game competitions:
- Dota 2
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- PUBG Mobile
- Honor of Kings
- Apex Legend
- Rainbow Six Siege
But it’s no secret that Neymar is a gaming and betting enthusiast, so much so that he is an ambassador for Blaze, an online gaming platform. He signed a four-year contract with the company and promotes Blaze’s online casino globally, except in Brazil.
The player is also a huge poker enthusiast. So, he started playing poker during the 2014 World Cup and has since participated in several tournaments.
Neymar even mentioned that he plans to become a professional poker player after retiring from football. He has competed in major events and is known for his passion for the game.
