Neymar saw his dream of reaching the 2022 QatarWorld Cup Final end in heartbreakwhen they were eliminated by Croatia in the Quarter-Finals.Despite the forwardâs best efforts in extra time, Bruno Petkovic scored an equalizer to send the game to penalties. The Chequered Oneâs4-2 win on penalty kicks was the difference in the match.
It was difficult to comfort Neymar when the Selecaoâs hopes of winning a record sixth World Cup were dashed. The Paris Saint-Germain striker couldnât hold back the emotions as he said farewell to thesupporters who had traveled in large numbers to Qatar to cheer for their team at the World Cup. Others on the squad also attempted to comfort him but to no avail.
By 2026, it would have been 24 years since Brazil last won the World Cup, meaning they still have at least four years to wait before they can claim their sixth championship. Meanwhile, the 30-year-old has now returned toFrance in the hopes of improving his fortunes in 2023, while his future is up in the air.
Chelsea approached Neymarâs entourage at World Cup inQatar
There were reports throughout the summer that Neymar would be leaving PSG, but nothing came of it. As his career winds down, it would not be shocking to see the ace sign with a Premier League club sometimessoon.
In fact, While in Qatar for the World Cup, Chelsea allegedly contacted Neymarâs entourage. The Bluesâ new owner Todd Boehly met with various soccer agents and representatives in Qatar in an effort to network with key figures in thetransfer market.
English journalist Simon Phillipsclaims thatBoehly even spoke with theagents of the Parisiansâ star.The conversationâs details were plainly unknown, but it could be fascinating to see it unfold.
As Armando Brojaâs season-ending injury leaves the Premier Leaguesidein need of a striker, they may seek Neymar in January, although his high salary would be a major deterrent.Pini Zahavi has already worked with the Brazilian ace, and Chelseaâs own solid contacts with the agency might help their cause.
