Neymar says he had fever before decisive Santos free-kick as Gabigol jokes about more flu | OneFootball

Neymar delivered the free-kick that led to the goal in Santos's win over Corinthians at Neo Química Arena in the 25th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. According to Globo.com, he later said he had fever, a runny nose and a headache hours before kick-off.

The remarks came in a behind-the-scenes video filmed in the dressing room and released by the club.

Gabigol, sharing the moment, joked that Neymar should catch more colds, and he applauded Daivizinho for a late dribble and pass after repeatedly beating his marker. He added that if the move had ended in a goal he would have rushed onto the pitch and launched a flying kick, which would have sparked trouble because he expected a yellow card.

Neymar kept the banter going, saying he felt exhausted but that they had to celebrate Gabigol's birthday.

He said they would go out for dinner to mark the occasion, and that the birthday boy would pay.

Source: Globo.com

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