Neymar Jr. ended 2023 with a serious injury that will keep him off the pitch for several months, but he still didn't lose the motivation to celebrate. The Brazilian striker made headlines in the final days of December for using crutches cruise of three days and three nights that he organized to say goodbye to the year. When the success of his huge party was complete, the Al-Hilal player thanked those present but also took the opportunity to “hit” those who criticized him.
“Who would have thought my name would be on a cruise! I would never have imagined that. And enjoying, feeling people's care and seeing my family having fun, that was really different!,” the Scratch star wrote on his Instagram account. It is estimated that around 3,500 people boarded the MSC Preziosa.
“Unfortunately I couldn't meet everyone on the boat, but I did my best. Thank you to all my fans who came and showed their love. I thank all the artists who took part and gave their best on stage,” added the footballer 31 years and then ended with a sarcastic answer to his critics: “Who knew what the weather was like, it was really impressive! My condolences to those who weren’t there.”
The player took part in the cruise he organized in Brazil with crutches. Photo: Instagram Neymar Jr.
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How much did it cost to take part in Neymar's cruise?
The tickets for the “party” organized by “Ney” were between 1,000 and 6,000 euros. The cruise departed from Santos (Sao Paulo), made a brief stop in Rio de Janeiro and returned to the city of São Paulo. In addition to the voyage and theme parties for each day of the crossing, the experience included casinos, concerts, cinemas, bowling, gym, water parks, theater performances, restaurants, among others.
What injury does Neymar have?
Last October 17, during the Uruguay vs. Brazil match for the South American qualifiers, Neymar suffered a serious injury that prevented him from finishing the game. The diagnosis revealed a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left leg, a condition that will keep him off the field for at least six more months and prevent him from participating with his national team in the 2024 Copa América.