Daily Times

BRASILIA: Neymar seems to be in hot waters as is being criticised by media persons for having an ‘active nightlife’ as they claim he does not take his profession seriously.

Whereas, the footballer was of the view that he should be judged on his performance on the field and not by his social life. The Brazil star has often been the focus of attention for his partying and celebrity friendships, especially when he’s on holiday back in his native country.

While giving an interview, he expressed “I think you have to start looking at what I do on the pitch, the private stuff, what happens elsewhere, is just that – private.” “You can ask anything you want off me on the pitch, for example the issue about yellow cards, I don’t have any problem with that,” he added.

He also said “But I have my private life, I am a kid of 24 years of age, still young, I have achieved things and I am not worried about it.” “You can criticise me, I’m far from perfect and I make mistakes. I like to go out with friends and have a good time, I have friends and family, why can’t I go out,” he questioned. “There is no reason not to, I’m free to go out and I plan to keep doing so,” he said.