Did Dani Alves force Neymar to hug Cavani after his goal?

Jack Ottman 6 years ago 5.8k
Was it a meaningful embrace... or just forced? BeSoccer

Cavani found the back of the net for PSG on the day he was reunited with Neymar on the pitch and yes, there was a 'reconciliation' but... was it forced?

As soon as the Uruguayan scored he ran to celebrate the goal in front of the fans. He passed Neymar, who was in the box, but didn't stop. He threw himself onto his knees on the sideline and several players followed to celebrate with him.

The cameras were pointed at Neymar. Instead of coming quickly to congratulate his strike partner, he turned to high-five Alves, who had provided the assist.

But when both of them celebrated, apart from the rest of the team, Dani Alves seemed to say something. Immediately, and calmly enough, the two Brazilians went over to the rest of the team and congratulated Cavani. There was a hug, although it was fairly cold and rather brief. The big question is whether the gesture from Neymar is genuine or, on the contrary, whether Alves demanded it.

 

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