Neymar: 'I will continue to stamp a brand on my chest that betrayed me'
Neymar posted a message on his Instagram account this Friday afternoon in response to the decision made by Nike to part ways with the Brazilian.
This Friday, Nike's decision to split with Neymar was revealed. It reportedly occurred as a result of the player failing to cooperate in an investigation into the complaint of a femail employee of the brand of the Brazilian, regarding an alleged sexual assault.
Following this, the PSG player posted a message on his social media in which he showed his outrage. The striker didn't keep his criticisms short regarding the actions of the sports brand, a decision that the number 10 doesn't share at all.
According to the complaint, the events occurred in 2016, when the player was in New York and an employee attended his hotel room to organise events and other logistics. Neymar reportedly tried to force her into engaging into oral sex, according to the report. The employee filed a complaint in 2018, and explained the alleged incident to the personnel managers and legal team at Nike.
Neymar posted the following message next to a photo of one of his tattoos, which the word 'faith' can be read. In the message, he left behind any political correctness and defended himself against the accusations, which he believes to be false.
The entire message is as follows:
"Facts can be distorted because people see them from different angles. We cannot deny that life is like this. That´s life! I can even understand when someone criticizes my conduct, the way I play and live my life. We are different! I really don't understand how a serious company can distort a business relationship that is supported by documents. Written words cannot be modified. They are very clear. They leave no doubt!
"Ever since I was 13 years old, when I signed my first contract, I was always warned: don't talk about your Agrements. Agreements are confidential! Contradict this rule and state that my contract was terminated because I did not contribute in good faith to an investigation, is an absurd lie. Once again I am warned that I cannot comment this or anything regarding to the agreement in public. Against my own will, I shall obey!
"But the WSL story is very clear. In 2016 it seems that they already knew about this event. I didn´t! In 2017 I traveled again to the USA for another advertising campaign, with the same people, and nothing was told to me, nothing changed! In 2017, 2018, 2019 we made trips, advertising campaigns, countless shooting sections. And they told me nothing. Such a serious matter and they did nothing. Who is truly responsible?
"I was not given the opportunity to defend myself. I was not given the opportunity to know who this person was that was allegedly offended. I don't even know her. I've never had any kind of relationship or approach with this person. I didn't even have a chance to talk to her, to know the real reasons for her pain. That person, an employee, was not protected. I, a sponsored athlete, was not protected. Until when will this happen?
"Irony of fate I will continue to stamp a brand on my chest that betrayed me. That´s life for you! I remain firm and strong, believing that time, always this cruel time, will bring the true answers. Faith in God!"