Neymar Jr. is both the Brazil National Team's best player and its captain, but the 24-year-old striker isn't playing in the biggest senior soccer tournament in America this summer. Because Brazil are saving him for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, he's watching it from the sidelines.
The Selecao striker watched the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Willian draw with Ecuador in their first match in the Copa America Centenario while accompanied by the likes of Justin Bieber, Jamie Foxx and Lewis Hamilton.
Thanks @iamjamiefoxx and @neymarjr for coming to the game! Hope you're having a great time at #Copa100 #BRAvECU pic.twitter.com/8Pd9e80rgT
— Copa América 2016 (@CA2016) June 5, 2016
You would think the team captain would be down near the action cheering on his guys, but, in Neymar's defense, we too would much rather hang out with Jamie Foxx than Hulk. Especially during that borefest of a 0-0 draw. If nothing else, how un-serious Brazil are about the Copa America Centenario proves just how serious they are about the Olympics.
The party continues at the @RoseBowlStadium #BRAvECU #Copa100 #CopaAmerica pic.twitter.com/QrqmYXTDEw
— Copa América 2016 (@CA2016) June 5, 2016
Woooooo, indeed.
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