Neymar And Brazil Win Historic Olympic Gold Medal In Football

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FC Barcelona footballer, Neymar, played a pivotal role in landing Brasil its first gold medal in football, in a decisive win over Germany. Neymar, in his role as captain of the squad, scored a goal during the match and another in the penalty shoot out. Neymar's goal was the deciding factor in Brazil's historic 5-4 win. The striker immediately began crying tears of joy at the amazing feat. 

Neymar admiring his gold medal
 

The football win capped off what was a very successful Olympics for Brasil in host city Rio. It was an achievement for Brasil as a nation and one they should be proud of in many ways. The sporting events were wonderful and people had a great time. It was definitely a memorable Olympics.

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Footballer Lionel Messi And His Dad Sentenced To 21-Months In Jail On Tax Fraud Conviction

Lionel Messi and dad Jorge Messi in court

The Guardian newspaper is reporting that Barcelona football superstar, Lionel Messi and his dad, Jorge Messi, have been sentenced to 21-months in jail on tax fraud charges in Catalonia, Spain. They were given a suspended sentence, which means it is highly unlikely they will have to do actual jail time. Messi has also been assessed a $2,500,000 fine and ordered to pay $6,000,000 in back taxes. Messi's dad has been issued a $2,000,000 fine. Messi pled ignorance stating he did not read what he was signing, regarding the shell companies housing money from his image rights, in offshore locations such as Belize and Uruguay.

Lionel Messi

In February, Messi's fellow Barcelona teammate, Neymar, was also prosecuted for tax fraud in his native Brazil (Brazilian Judge Orders Neymar's Private Jet, Yacht And Sports Cars Seized In Tax Evasion Case). It appears select members of the Barcelona squad were given bad tax advice from the same source.

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Lionel Messi Sentenced To 21-Months In Prison

Barcelona's Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and fined 2 million euros ($2.2 million) after being found guilty of three counts of tax fraud, a court in the Spanish city said on Wednesday. The court handed the same jail sentence to the Argentine soccer player's father, Jorge, and fined him 1.5 million euros. However, in Spain it is customary that those sentenced to under two years for non-violent crimes do not serve time in jail.

Messi, 29, and his father were accused by the Spanish tax office of defrauding the government of 4.2 million euros ($4.7 million) in tax between 2007 and 2009. The court found that they had used a web of shell companies to evade taxes on income from the player's image rights. Messi, five-times World Player of the Year, said during the trial that he had no knowledge of the dealings and that his father had control over his financial affairs...

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When Athletes Hit Their Stride

Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi
 

Coaches often try to foster team spirit among athletes and it is for a reason. When athletes gel they player better as a team and overall unit. Some athletes play better than others due to various factors (some work harder, genetic factors such as height and hand/eye and hand/foot coordination, speed ect). On many occasions, when a team acquires the skills of a very gifted athlete, it has elevated the level of play among others on the squad, producing better overall results.

Arsenal's "Invincibles" squad 

A recent example of this is F.C. Barcelona. They’d been doing well for a while, but this season the team led by Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez, really gelled and are playing as a unit (an annoying, irritating, upsetting goal scoring unit that just beat my team Arsenal LOL). It somewhat reminds me of Arsenal's Invincibles, who went unbeaten in the 2003-2004 Premier League season. The team was led by legendary footballer, Thierry Henry, who scored goal after goal. Henry is another example of the level of play being elevated when key athletes gel. It inspires and lifts the team.

 

Usain Bolt

Some athletes inspire others to do better by raising the level of competition in other ways. For the past few years, sprinters have been flying out to Jamaica with requests to train with and run against Usain Bolt, stating it helps them run faster. Bolt also elevated the level of speed among teammates such as Yohan Blake and Warren Weir. 

Boxing legends Muhammad Ali and Lennox Lewis

People are also inspired by champions of the past. Boxers often find inspiration in going to historic gyms to train, soaking up the atmosphere of greatness that emanated from its walls, producing champions who are now embedded in world history. Sparring against the best in the gym is also a learning experience in itself. Whatever sport you play, resolve within yourself that you are going to fight and win.

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Luis Suarez Nearly Misses Airplane After Leaving Passport At Home En Route To London For Arsenal v Barcelona Champions League Match

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Luis Suarez Nearly Misses Airplane After Leaving Passport At Home En Route To London For Arsenal v Barcelona Champions League Match

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Arsenal F.C. squares off today against Barcelona F.C. in London, England. Reports indicate Barcelona footballer Luis Suarez, forgot his passport at home and nearly missed his flight to London today. However, an overly efficient Barcelona staffer rushed to Suarez's house and quickly brought the passport to the airport, getting him on the plane on time, in defiance of my malevolent benevolent prayer days prior on Twitter that they be banned from Britain (you know God was in heaven like "No she didn't just ask Me to do that" LOL).

Alexis Sanchez is a former Barcelona player, who now plays for Arsenal. He could give Arsenal insight to Barcelona's methods and things of that nature.

You have to admit it though, Suarez leaving his passport at home is ironic and humorous, in light of what I have jokingly been tweeting on Twitter, asking God to ban him from Britain (where London is located) and his fellow top scorers Neymar and Lionel Messi. I've also jokingly been communicating my willingness to bribe someone in British immigration with a meal at Nandos in exchange for banning them (yet British immigration amazingly managed to let the entire Barcelona squad through the airport and probably wished them a great trip too LOL).

My tweets on my Twitter page on the match

 

Seriously, this has the potential to be one of the biggest matches of the year. These types of matches are good for football. It draws considerable public interest to the top sport in the world. Arsenal are considered the underdogs, as Messi. Neymar and Suarez are widely considered the top attacking trio in the world. However, Arsenal, who also has quality talent, is presented with the opportunity to rise to the challenge and give Barcelona a tough match (don't be intimidated by their stature, as they are mortals too). Hope it all goes well and everyone has a great time on both sides playing, "The Beautiful Game." 

 

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Suarez forgets his passport ahead of Barcelona's Champions League clash with Arsenal

22 Feb 2016 20:09:00 - A club official from Barca was forced to race back to the Uruguayan's home but the striker was able to make Monday's flight without delay. It’s the nightmare everyone potentially faces at an airport but for Luis Suarez, forgetting your passport is not the end of the world. The Spanish champions made their way to Barcelona airport on Monday morning ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.

But instead of leaving Suarez to browse the duty-free bargains, Barcelona sent a club official racing back to the Uruguayan’s home to fetch his passport. Unfortunately for Arsenal, Suarez, who has already scored 41 goals in 37 games this season, was able to make the flight with his team-mates and took part in training on Monday night.

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Brazilian Judge Orders Neymar's Private Jet, Yacht And Sports Cars Seized In Tax Evasion Case

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Beloved Brazilian football ace, Neymar, is in trouble in his homeland. The 24-year-old Barcelona F.C. forward is at the center of a tax evasion case. A judge has ordered his private jet, yacht, luxury cars and other valuable items seized until the case is formally resolved. The value of the seized items equal $47 million dollars. According to the Financial Times newspaper, "Prosecutors allege the star used marketing and other shell companies to distribute his earnings in such a way that he paid less tax." 

Neymar in action for Barcelona

The Judiciary Report has written and published to the site, a number of sports articles, some containing items regarding the importance of paying one's taxes. World governments want their tax money. Tax evasion is almost always discovered, then hefty fines and penalties are added. Neymar needs sound financial advice from experts who are held accountable by government regulatory agencies. Considering Neymar is in line for a massive new football contract that could break existing records, he is in dire need of proper financial advice to prevent future problems. Neymar's teammate, Lionel Messi, is also facing a tax evasion case. However, Messi's case is transpiring in Spain.

Neymar

Side Bar: Neymar and Barcelona F.C. are scheduled to play my beloved Arsenal F.C. this month in London, England. As stated on Twitter, I have devised a plan to have the visas of Neymar and their other top footballers, such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta, denied by British immigration. So, who do I have to bribe in British Passport Control with a Nandos to make this happen (LOL). 

Held in Heathrow airport until after the Arsenal match. That's right Neymar, go do some skills on the plane on your way back to Spain. Kick the ball over the pilot's head. Messi can nutmeg the flight attendant and not Arsenal (I'm kidding). Seriously, Barcelona is a great team...and so is Arsenal. Regardless of what sport you play, you can't let rivals intimidate you with their stature. Play with confidence and the desire to win.

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Judge orders Neymar assets seized in tax case

 

February 16, 2016 7:12 pm - A Brazilian judge has ordered the seizure of a private jet, a luxury yacht and other goods worth a total of R$192.8m (US$47.3m) from Neymar, the country’s biggest football star. The case against Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, who is accused of using shell companies to avoid taxes, mostly relates to his career at the Brazilian team Santos between 2011 and 2013. He is also at the centre of a separate case in Spain over alleged irregularities in his transfer from Santos to Barcelona, the reigning European champions. 

“There were omissions of revenue received from sources inside and outside the national territory,” said the court ruling from a federal judge in Santos. The case against Neymar, who like most Brazilian footballers is generally known by his first name, comes as the country’s elites face increasing scrutiny from regulatory authorities...Prosecutors allege the star used marketing and other shell companies to distribute his earnings in such a way that he paid less tax...

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Football Player Neymar Sends Tearful Message After 2014 World Cup Injury As FIFA Investigates Challenge That Broke His Back (Video)

 

A tearful but optimistic Neymar, sent a touching message to his fellow Brazilians and global fans, regarding a serious back injury he sustained, when Juan Camillo Zuniga, deliberately kneed him in the back, effectively ending his 2014 World Cup. 

Zuniga is currently facing a FIFA investigation into his conduct. In my view, as stated previously, it was deliberate [Brazilian Football Player Neymar Sustains Broken Vertebrae During The 2014 World Cup (Video)]. The day after the Judiciary Report stated Zuniga could have paralyzed Neymar, the Brazilian team doctor confirmed, had Zuniga kneed Neymar in the back 1 inch higher, he would be in a wheel chair.

My dad, a former football player and coach, who loves and respects the sport is offended by what transpired against Neymar and referred to the violent challenge as completely inappropriate. He pointed out the ball wasn't even in the air in a manner Zuniga could have done a header. He hopped on Neymar's back and kneed him in a violent manner.

This goes way beyond football. This someone's life and health. For his part, Zuniga has apologized, but what does not look well for him is the fact he stated members of the Brazilian squad roughed up Colombia star Rodriguez on the pitch, giving the impression the injury on Brazil's star Neymar, was retaliation and revenge.

 

My dad also stated something very relevant in that the nature of the injury and how it transpired will make Neymar play differently in that he will be more guarded about his back. Sports in general is about hand eye coordination and instinct. Neymar can't let this interfere with his style and game. Get well soon Neymar.

Brazilian Football Player Neymar Sustains Broken Vertebrae During The 2014 World Cup (Video)

 

  

Dynamic 22-year-old Brazilian football player, Neymar, sustained a broken vertebrae during a bad challenge that has resulted in the suspension of opposing player, Camilo Zuniga. The versatile forward was wheeled off the pitch crying in pain from the serious injury and immediately rushed to the hospital.

 

An injured Neymar

 

As a result of his injury, Neymar is slated to miss the rest of the World Cup. A broken vertebra requires 3-4 weeks to heal. Serious back injuries require extensive rehabilitation and can have lasting effects. Neymar could have ended up paralyzed from that type of challenge and it is one that need not be repeated in football. His spine could have snapped. Some injuries end careers and everyone needs to be mindful of that.

Neymar as a teen

Last week my dad, a former football player and coach, kept stating someone is going to seriously batter Neymar during play, as he has been doing so many jobs and so well on the pitch during his World Cup matches, that someone would think if he was somehow neutralized, it would scupper Brazil's chances of winning the World Cup. The rest of the team is going to have to step up. Best wishes and a speedy and full recovery to Neymar. May you come back better than ever.