Having played for Sporting Lisbon, Real Madrid, Rennes and even Montpellier, Pedro Mendes recently gave an interview to the Portuguese media. In Pulain which he looked at the key stages of his career. The Portuguese international (select one) made special mention of his altercation with NeymarWhich happened when the latter was playing for Paris Saint-Germain.
” During his first season in Paris, we played (Montpellier) in the park. I remember my first interaction with him: I had to catch up with him and I made a mistake, so I apologized to him, it was calm. He says to me, “You don't need to catch me,” and I say to him, “You're faster than me, I have to defend like this.” » The first to be recognized as a citizen of Neuchâtel.
” But I'm here to win and win my duels, He continues. In another action, I try a little harder but to get the ball back. And then it twisted. It was friendly and then it turned into nonsense. I ask him for forgiveness and he curses me violently. I try to understand what is happening to him, but he sends me away. »
After the meeting, Pedro Mendes tried to calm the tension, but the Brazilian star did not agree. ” I go to see him but he keeps insulting me. So I told him that the match was over and he said to me, why are you here? Asking me about my swimsuit? I tell him no, but he doesn't want to hear anything. Since then, every time we clashed, it was always in an atmosphere of tension. »
Pedro Mendes also said that he closed his messages and comments on Instagram after receiving a red card during another match, following a foul on Neymar. On that day, Montpellier lost and a large number of supporters followed him on social networks.
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