Coach who called Neymar a monster backs him in penalty row

The manager who called Neymar a “monster” during his time in Brazil has backed him in his penalty row with Edinson Cavani.

The two PSG stars initially clashed over a second-half free-kick, with Cavani wishing to take the set play. Dani Alves, however, snatched the ball away and gave it to his Brazil team-mate.

And, later in the game, Cavani insisted on taking a penalty, which was saved, to the chagrin of Neymar, and reports claimed that the pair had to be separated in the dressing room.

Simoes said, "I believe someone promised him that he could be the best in the world [with PSG]," he told Goal.

"And the best in the world does the same as Cristiano Ronaldo: from the corner kick to the header, penalty, free-kicks... everything. The same happens with Messi. I believe they promised him to be responsible for everything."

"The manager has to decide. If he decided it was Cavani [the penalty taker], then Neymar is to blame. If he chose Neymar, Cavani is to blame."

UCJ, UNILORIN.