PARIS, FRANCE-DECEMBER 9: Neymar Jr of Paris Saint-Germain reacts during the UEFA Champions League Group H stage match between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir at Parc des Princes on December 9, 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo: Getty)
Following the team’s 3-1 Champions League loss on Wednesday, Neymar used social media to deny all reports of a fight with PSG teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The duo apparently had to be separated by teammates after, in the round of 16 second leg, PSG held a 2–0 lead with 30 minutes left before Karim Benzema’s 17-minute hat trick eliminated the French club.
A Donnarumma gaffe led to Benzema’s first goal, which was reportedly the catalyst of the altercation. After allegedly posting a screenshot of a Whatsapp conversation with the PSG keeper, Neymar went on to deny the story on Instagram.
“I hate coming here and talking about the news,” Neymar posted. “But that [story] from the last post is a lie. There was no locker room fight!!! Incompetent reporters who want to promote themselves, try next time ok?”
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