WC 2026 ⚽ · 6 July 2026

Neymar told Norway goalkeeper "Not to me!" after penalty goal

Neymar exchanged heated words with Norway's goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland after scoring a late penalty in Brazil's 2-1 World Cup defeat on Sunday. Nyland had tried to unsettle the Brazilian star before the kick, asking "Where do you want it?" and confidently stating "I'll stop it for you, I'll stop it." After converting the penalty, Neymar turned to Nyland and said, "Not to me! Not to me!" making it clear the mind games didn't work.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 July 2026 at 5:55

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