Neymar shared that during the first half of a match at Athletic Bilbao, he became overwhelmed with frustration and cried in the dressing room, feeling immense pressure and self-doubt despite having a decent scoring record. His struggles were compounded by a feeling of inadequacy and pressure to perform after joining Barcelona, which led to a low point in his confidence. It's in this moment that Messi and Alves provided crucial support, encouraging him to regain his confidence and play without pressure.
I spent the first 6 months at Barca with butterflies in my stomach. I was like f*ck, I can't dribble anyone, I can't get by anyone, I'm doing everything all wrong. There was a day I was so upset. It was half-time, against Athletic Bilbao, and I went into the dressing room pissed at myself. I was playing so bad. I went into the toilets crying by myself thinking, What am I doing?.
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