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It’s Olympic gold or nothing for Brazil – Neymar

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8 years ago

May 17, 2016

It’s Olympic gold or nothing for Brazil - Neymar

Neymar is desperate to win Olympic gold in his home country this summer.

The Brazilian striker might just have helped his club claim yet another La Liga title but his mind has already shifted focus to the football competition at the upcoming Rio Games.

‘I am ready to take responsibility,’ he told Globo Esporte.

‘Not only the Brazilians want this medal, but they know nobody wants it more than I do.’

The 24-year-old will not play in the Copa America in June after

having to pick between the two competitions this summer.

Asked whether he was upset at having to miss the continental championship, as part of an understanding reached with Barca, Brazil’s talisman stressed he was happy to adhere to his club’s

wishes.

‘I was not frustrated, because I will play a tournament my country has yet to win, and in Brazil,’ he said.

‘Of course I wanted to compete in both competitions, but I understand the desire of my club and I respected the agreement that everyone came to.’

The Olympic football tournament is due to start on August 3, two days before the Games’ formal opening ceremony, with the final scheduled for August 17.

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