Former Barcelona stars Neymar Jr. and Memphis Depay have shared messages after the former scored an 'Olimpico' goal for Santos.
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Neymar hits Depay's famous celebrationSays that rivals can be friends as wellDepay shares Neymar's admiration in messageFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Neymar was on fire for Santos when the Peixes took on Internacional de Limeria as he assisted two goals and scored the third on the night in a 3-0 win. After his goal, the Brazilian superstar hit Depay's famous 'blind and deaf' celebration and then took to Instagram to tell the Dutchman that he 'loves' him.
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On Instagram, Neymar shared a photo of his celebration and wrote to his Brazilian Serie A rival: "FRIENDSHIP does exist between RIVALS! Memphis Depay, love u bro!"
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Depay, who currently plays for Santos' rivals Corinthians, then reposted and replied to Neymar's Instagram story and wrote: "My rival in the field my brother outside the field Love you bro! Congrats on the gol Olimpico. You crazy!"
WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR AND DEPAY?
The Dutchman and the Brazilian have often shared admiration towards each other over the last few years and also shared the pitch earlier this month when Santos lost 2-1 to the Corinthians. The two sides will face off again when they face off against each other in May.