Neymar's F1 Spectator Stint During PSG's Title Celebrations Causes Stir, Exit Rumors Resurface Amidst Guardiola's Call

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Paris Saint-Germain's celebrations over their recent title victory were clouded by Neymar's controversial absence. According to French media outlet L'Equipe, the Brazilian star's decision to watch an F1 race in Monaco instead was viewed as a provocative act by some within the club. This controversy follows Neymar's mid-May trip to Barcelona, where he celebrated La Liga's championship with his former Barça teammates, a move that had already raised eyebrows within PSG.

PSG's head coach, Christophe Galtier, had previously stated that Neymar was dealing with mobility issues and hence couldn't participate in the match or the subsequent championship celebrations. However, the revelation that Neymar was in Monaco, nearly 670 kilometers away from Paris, watching the F1 race raised questions, especially considering the apparent discrepancy with Galtier's explanation. It is unclear whether Galtier was aware of Neymar's plans.

The incident has added to the recent sensitivity in the club's reaction to similar situations, especially in the wake of Lionel Messi's unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia earlier this month. Some within the club view Neymar's actions as yet another provocation, potentially further straining his relationship with PSG.

Neymar's camp, in response, stated that they did not need to provide any explanation for the player's decision to attend the F1 race. Neymar is aware of PSG's intentions for him this summer, but he is reportedly not fully prepared for a potential departure.

Further adding to the situation, Neymar received a rather unusual phone call from Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's coach, who wanted to understand the player's current mindset. L'Equipe reports, however, that Neymar's chances of signing with Manchester City remain slim.

The situation with Neymar once again raises the question of player power and responsibility within professional football clubs, and it will be interesting to see how this episode unfolds as the summer transfer window approaches.

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