Amidst the turbulent times Santos is going through, Neymar Jr. has returned to the limelight for an unexpected reason. After a less-than-expected return to the field in the match against Flamengo on Sunday (11/9), the forward surprised by posting a mysterious photo of NBA star Kobe Bryant on his Instagram account.
Without further comment or explanation, the photo quickly attracted the attention of fans and media, who sought to explain the subliminal message behind the post.
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The post appears to be a reference to the famous Mamba Mentality, a philosophy created by Kobe that represents resilience, excellence and a constant obsession with improvement. By choosing an image of his idol, Neymar may be trying to prove that, despite criticism and physical challenges, he maintains his mentality focused on overcoming and returning to his highest competitive levels.
As Santos attempts to return to victory and climb out of the relegation zone, this post can be seen as a sign of the athlete’s focus and commitment. It is now expected to see if this inspiration coming from the Eternal Mamba can be reflected in more decisive performances in the upcoming tours.
After two consecutive defeats, Santos returns to the field on Saturday (11/15), at 9pm, to face Palmeiras at Villa Belmiro in a match postponed to Round 13. The Pixies are in 17th place with 33 points.
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