First World Cup goal for Bolsonaro ?: Neymar promotes right-wing president

When Neymar was investigated on suspicion of rape, right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro put himself in front of the footballer to protect him.

First World Cup goal for Bolsonaro ?: Neymar promotes right-wing president

When Neymar was investigated on suspicion of rape, right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro put himself in front of the footballer to protect him. Now the superstar from Paris St. Germain is campaigning for the head of state shortly before the election.

Soccer star Neymar wants to dedicate his first goal at the World Cup in Qatar to right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro if he wins the election. "The cup is not far away. That would be really wonderful: Bolsonaro re-elected, Brazil champion and everyone happy," said Neymar during a joint online broadcast with the ultra-right head of state. After his first goal in Qatar he will show the number 22 with his fingers, Neymar said. The right-wing incumbent advertises his party with the number 22 during his election campaign.

The 30-year-old Paris St. Germain superstar had backed Bolsonaro before the first round of the October 2 presidential election. A runoff election is scheduled for October 30 between Bolsonaro and his archrival, left-leaning ex-President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. "People know what is best for our Brazil," said the Paris Saint-Germain attacker

Bolsonaro represents values ​​similar to those of himself and his family, Neymar justified his support for the right-wing politician. In addition, he publicly supported him “in the most difficult time” of his life. Neymar did not provide any further information. However, he was accused of rape by a model in 2019. At the time, Bolsonaro was convinced of his innocence. The investigation against Neymar was later dropped due to lack of evidence.

In the first round of voting in early October, Bolsonaro did surprisingly well, contrary to the polls. Before the runoff next Sunday, the race is now completely open again. Both Bolsonaro and his competitor, left-wing ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, are currently fighting for every vote and are trying to win individual social groups over to their side.