Neymar's father reacts furiously to suggestion he organised a party in Sochi

Neymar's father reacts furiously to suggestion he organised a party in Sochi

El padre de Neymar, en el centro de una nueva polémica
El padre de Neymar, en el centro de una nueva polémica | efe

"I had a party with your mother", was Neymar Sr's explosive response to questions about his activities in Russia

"I had a party with your mother." This was the incredible response that Neymar Jr's father made to a journalist after he was asked whether he had organised a party in Sochi during the World Cup.

Folha, the newspaper which publicated the quotes, said that Neymar Sr hosted a party at a Sochi hotel following Brazil's 1-1 draw with Switzerland. This hotel was home to the Brazilian national team and some of the other player's family members were upset at the event, even going as far as letting Brazil's technical coordinator Edu Gasper know their feelings. Gasper, however, has claimed the story is untrue.

A journalist for Folha explained how he got in contact with Neymar's father to verify the information he'd been told. As you may imagine, the conversation didn't go well. "I didn't give you my phone number, I don't know who you are. You don't have the right to call me. I didn't organise any party and I want to know who the liar is." But it didn't stop there.

"I had a party with your mother. I was there with your mother. Now I'm replying to you. Your mum, your dad, whoever you want to say was there."

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