Pepê, Neymar and the Champions: “The pressure ramps up”

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·22 May 2026

Pepê, Neymar and the Champions: “The pressure ramps up”

In an interview with GloboEsporte, Pepê analyzed the development of his game, the role models who inspire him, and the importance of FC Porto’s return to the Champions League.

Finally, he spoke about his idol Neymar: “Neymar is my biggest idol in football. I’ve followed him since I was little, and I’m greatly inspired by the joy he has always played with and his boldness on the pitch. I had the pleasure of meeting him, and it was a dream come true. For me, he is the great star of our generation. It was with the national team, during the Copa América. He showed up there to say ‘hi’ to us. And I got nervous, just like what happened here with Thiago Silva. Meeting an idol of that stature is very special.”