Neymar Jr is very famous on and off the pitch, largely due to his social media
presence and his enviable personal life. An incredible 70.9 million people follow
the young Barcelona forward’s everyday life through the picture sharing
application Instagram, and the soccer star is extremely active on all of his social
it is therefore no surprise that when Neymar decided to take issue with somebody
chatting up his girlfriend, he took swift action through the medium of Instagram
and delivered a warning to the hopeful suitor, putting him firmly in his place – and
sparking a social media feud in the process. That somebody was none other than
American rap artist Chris Brown.
Since 2013, the Brazil player has been linked with fellow countrywoman, actress
and model Bruna Marquezine. The young couple has had a tempestuous
relationship over the years, splitting several times. In 2016, it was confirmed by the
pair that they had split for good, and Neymar was linked with several new
romances in the meantime.
However, in 2017 it seems that things are back on once more for the young
lovebirds. An Instagram post from February shows the pair dressed up for dinner
and gazing at each other with affection. Bruna also sent a loving message to her
footballer beau for his birthday, and appeared in a video post wishing him well on
his big day. Media reports even suggest that a diamond ring may have been
purchased for Miss Marquezine in February, so perhaps the most eligible bachelor
in the Brazil national team will be off the market very soon!
Instagram feud with Chris Brown
Instagram users were quick to point out recently that music star Chris Brown was
taking an active interest in Bruna’s Instagram account. After following the young
starlet, Brown had ‘liked’ several of her posts. Having noted that he took this
action with several young and attractive starlets on the site, these users warned
Neymar to watch his back – and his girl.
“If he wants to talk to Bruna, just call me in private” the soccer player quipped to
his followers. He added a cheeky dig at the US celebrity, comparing him to a
Brazilian TV entertainer known for his clowning: “by the way, the only Brown I
know is Carlinhos.” It is unclear if Chris has taken up this offer of a chat, but he
didn’t take kindly to the comparison and fired his own shots at Neymar, posting a
video of Barcelona’s star forward dancing awkwardly. It remains to be seen if the
incident will escalate, but it certainly shows Neymar is looking out for Bruna.
Neymar shows protective side over Bruna
Chris Brown is a successful rap and RnB artist, but it is perhaps the controversies
surrounding his relationships for which he is better known. The American star
famously dated megastar Rihanna, but she ended their partnership after pictures
emerged of her appearing bloodied and beaten in a 2009 assault by Brown.
Another ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, has a restraining order against the singer
which she hopes to extend when it runs out in 2017.
With previous form for violence, perhaps Chris Brown isn’t the kind of person you
want hitting on someone you care about. Whether Neymar and Bruna are back
together for good or have already called a day on their turbulent relationship, it is
easy to see why the soccer star took offense to Brown’s interest in the young
actress. At least she has a protective and caring young man to look out for her,
and maybe this time things will work out for them – hopefully the couple has
finally worked out their differences and are on their way to a happy future.
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