Jean Silva defends Neymar from criticism after Brazil's elimination from the World Cup and taunts haters: 'What did you do?'

Jean Silva celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Last Sunday (5) was one of the saddest days in the history of Brazilian football. In New Jersey (USA), the defeat of the Brazilian National Team by 2×1 to Norway, in the round of 16, marked the elimination from the 2026 World Cup and the farewell of Neymar Jr. from international games. Visibly upset with the end of the dream of the sixth championship and even more with the retirement of the star of the traditional 'yellow' shirt, the UFC featherweight top (up to 65,8 kg) defended him from harsh criticism.

It's worth highlighting that Neymar's call-up was questioned and disapproved of by many, and he was insulted not only by fans but also by members of the press. Ironically, in Brazil's defeat to Norway, the player came off the bench to score the lone goal from a penalty in stoppage time and argued with the goalkeeper.

With the defeat confirmed, the star player, shaken by the setback, couldn't contain his emotion and collapsed on the field, crying. Aware of the attacks the football genius suffered, Jean, on his official Instagram account, provoked his haters and reflected on the end of his journey with the national team.

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“Either I’m being a little sentimental or I don’t know. I was thinking about Neymar’s final moment, kneeling, praying and crying. I think, in a way, he was saying goodbye. Probably, 99%, it was his last World Cup. And now people are probably wondering what to say, words of comfort. Whether you like it or not, he didn’t win a World Cup, but this guy played incredibly well,” said the UFC star.

“I remember when he had that big blond mohawk. I confess I'll miss seeing that kid playing. I think what stays with us is only that he has no regrets. I think that's the great lesson, the pain that hurts the most is the one that comes at the end of the road, you look back, 'What if I had done this?'”

"The pain of regret for having done something, I think, destroys many human beings out there. I think I'll just hope he doesn't have that kind of pain. Well, strength to young Ney. It sucks, but we're with him. Brazil, always Brazil, until the end," he concluded.

A provocation aimed at the haters.

“There were a lot of people talking nonsense, saying he didn’t play at all. So, I’m going to ask you one question, just one. What did you do? (pause). I’m in Las Vegas. And you, who are criticizing me, what did you do? That’s why you’re going to stay sitting on your couch criticizing other people’s success,” said the bad boy.

Jean's moment in the UFC

Currently, Jean Silva He has no fight scheduled in the UFC. The Brazilian, who is coming off a victory over arnold allenIn January, he was ranked sixth in the organization's featherweight rankings and was seen by many as a threat to the legendary [name missing]. Alexander Volkanovsky, king of the category.

 

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