DBasia.news – Neymar and other Paris Saint-Germain players created controversy in the Champions League top 16 second leg. Hosting Borussia Dortmund, they celebrated goals and wins with Erling Haaland’s way of celebration. According to Marquinhos, it was a response to the provocation of the opponent.
Marquinhos explained, the Paris Saint-Germain squad, especially Neymar, was hurt by the provocation of the Dortmund players during the first leg in Germany. Which sparked a desire for revenge that was finally realized at the Parc des Princes after PSG won 2-0 and made sure to qualify for the quarter-finals.
“Many things happened in Germany. Their players’ comments, shouts and ridicule to us in the hallway leading to the locker room, “Marquinhos said on Desimpedidos channeler Youtube channel as quoted by BeSoccer.
The provocation creates a grudge in Neymar’s chest. “Before the match, he had told us we would provoke Haaland. He likes things like this. Not only a footballer, he is also someone who is brave enough to take risks and gamble. He always answers the provocation of the opponent, “said Marquinhos.
The former AS Roma defender claimed he could not prevent Neymar celebrating Erling Haaland as he managed to score against Borussia Dortmund. The former Barcelona player was even held back when given a warning.
“He told me I would do that. I asked him to wait until the match was over. He instead said, ‘Leave me and don’t prevent me.’ He then celebrated after scoring a goal, “said Marquinhos again.
Because of the provocative celebration that mocks Erling Haaland, PSG was given a stern warning by UEFA. Neymar’s actions cs. considered to have violated one of the articles in the regulations in force in the Champions League.