Bayern Munich
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6 hours agoParis Saint-Germain's Joao Neves names Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich as an idol
João Neves is a rising star at PSG, praised for his performance and admiration for Bayern's Joshua Kimmich.
"He helped me a lot from the moment he arrived at Barcelona, he was with me at all times. He gave me advice, taught me things and did everything possible so that I could be where I am today, in the first division," Messi said in 2005.
I think these are key moments. It is easy to minimise them and say 'she is just a coach like everybody else and that is how we have to treat her as colleagues'. But in the end it is something special. It opens a lot of opportunities to little girls who now play football and think 'I can coach anywhere, make a real career and be successful'. These stories are really important.
I've watched the 6-1 game [against PSG] many times, I saw it live. Neymar has been a huge part of my childhood, he's my idol and I'll always be grateful for what he's given to football. He inspires us all. You pay for a ticket to see him and two or three days after the match you'd watch it again just to see his plays. I want to thank him for everything he's given to football and I hope he can be at the World Cup.
Barcelona took a major step towards the La Liga title with a dominant win over Espanyol, extending their lead over Real Madrid to nine points. Hansi Flick's decision to field a strong lineup indicates his focus on the upcoming Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.
There were contacts with Barça. Of course, but I also told my agents not to get too excited. I was very clear that Athletic were not going to let me leave if a club did not come and pay the €40 million of the termination clause.