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Neymar admits argument with PSG sporting director Campos
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Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain attends the press conference at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, February 13, 2023. /CFP
Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain attends the press conference at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, February 13, 2023. /CFP

Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain attends the press conference at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, February 13, 2023. /CFP

Brazilian star striker Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) admitted that he had an argument with the club's sporting director Luis Campos after the 3-1 Ligue 1 loss to Monaco at the Stade Louis II on February 11.

"It happened, a little discussion, we weren't in agreement. It's part of football," Neymar said at a press conference on Monday. "Things happen every day. But I love them all. It's like with my girlfriend. Football isn't just love and friendship. There is respect, but there have to be disagreements and discussions sometimes are needed to help you improve."

PSG have lost three of their six Ligue 1 games since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, watching their lead on the standings table shrink to five points. They were also knocked out from the Coupe de France by Olympique de Marseille in the round of 16 game.

Neymar (#10) of Paris Saint-Germain controls the ball in the Ligue 1 game against Monaco at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, February 11, 2023. /CFP
Neymar (#10) of Paris Saint-Germain controls the ball in the Ligue 1 game against Monaco at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, February 11, 2023. /CFP

Neymar (#10) of Paris Saint-Germain controls the ball in the Ligue 1 game against Monaco at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, February 11, 2023. /CFP

Considering PSG's lengthy dominance in French football in the past decade, their recent sloppiness is rare.

"We are not used to losing, so of course when we lose matches, that can disturb us. But it's part of the process of getting better," Neymar said while expressing his frustration that locker room secrets were leaked.

"Sometimes there are rumors that come out in the press, with malice intent. It goes around the world very quickly. A lot of people see it and sometimes it's lies, it's complicated," Neymar added. "It's my sixth season at PSG and it's not easy. Since my arrival, it happens that rumors come out at key moments of the season. There are always rumors."

Neymar (#10) of Paris Saint-Germain shoots in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals second-leg game against Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, April 13, 2021. /CFP
Neymar (#10) of Paris Saint-Germain shoots in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals second-leg game against Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, April 13, 2021. /CFP

Neymar (#10) of Paris Saint-Germain shoots in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals second-leg game against Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, April 13, 2021. /CFP

PSG will play Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 competitions at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday. It's the third time the two clubs meet in the Champions League knockout stage in four years. Bayern beat PSG in the 2019-20 final; PSG won in the 2020-21 quarterfinals.

"I know that my team will rise to the occasion. I don't think Bayern are the favorites. It's 50-50. It's a Champions League game," PSG’s manager Christophe Galtier said at the press conference on Monday. "No one will be qualified after tomorrow's game. Bayern have been better lately and for some reasons it's not the case for us but I have a bigger squad at my disposal for tomorrow."

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