Neymar compares himself to Flamengo’s Jorginho: “It’s neck and neck” | OneFootball

Neymar and Jorginho met at the NFL game at the Maracanã

Neymar stated that he and Jorginho are the best penalty takers in the world during a relaxed meeting last Sunday (27). Santos’ No. 10 joked about both of their quality from the spot, saying the contest between them is “neck and neck.” Smiling, Flamengo’s midfielder agreed with his friend’s statement.

Alongside Jorginho, Neymar said: “It’s neck and neck here. The two best penalty takers in the world. No doubt about it.” In turn, Flamengo’s star agreed with Santos’ No. 10: “Forget it! If he said it, that settles it.”

What was the context of the meeting?

In short, Neymar and Jorginho met in one of the Maracanã’s VIP boxes on Sunday (27), during the historic NFL Rio Game event, which brought the top American football league to Rio de Janeiro. Several celebrities and athletes were at the stadium to watch the matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys, turning the venue into a true star-studded meeting point.

Where do the players currently play?

At the moment, both athletes play for Brazilian teams. While Jorginho plays for Flamengo, Neymar is Santos’ No. 10. Flamengo’s star is one of the standout players and one of coach Leonardo Jardim’s most trusted men, after building a successful career in Europe and with the Italian national team.

How did the game go?

In short, the Baltimore Ravens pulled off a heroic win as time expired, beating the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in the first NFL game in Rio de Janeiro’s history. The matchup took place on Sunday (27) at the Maracanã and counted for Week 3 of the 2026/27 regular season.

The decisive play came from kicker Tyler Loop with a field goal. With one second left in the game, he drilled a 56-yard kick. It is worth noting that the Ravens led for most of the game, but conceded the tying score with seven seconds remaining.

That said, quarterback Lamar Jackson, who had been having a quiet performance, came through with an accurate pass and called a timeout with one second left. Finally, Loop got into position and secured the Baltimore Ravens’ victory on the final play of the game.

When does Flamengo play next?

Because of the FIFA international break, Flamengo will only return to the field on October 8, when they face Neymar’s Santos. In short, the match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro, in a game valid for the 29th round of the Brasileirão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.