Neymar, artificial turf and Brazil

Neymar and other stars strongly complain about use of synthetic turf in Brazil
Neymar Jr’s return to Santos FC has created both a marketing and soccer revolution in Brazil. His arrival has significantly increased viewership and interest in the Brazilian league. However, Neymar has also used his influence to promote an important campaign against artificial turf in Brazil.
Neymar is among the players protesting the use of artificial turf pitches in Brazil
Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are among the leading Brazilian footballers protesting against using artificial turf for league matches instead of natural grass.
Santos star Neymar joins the conversation: Complaints about artificial turf echo Lionel Messi’s critique
Neymar and other Brazilian stars have taken a firm stand against synthetic turf. Interestingly, his comments come shortly after another soccer icon, Lionel Messi, voiced his own frustrations with artificial turf during the 2024 Copa America in the United States.
'Soccer is natural, not synthetic' — Neymar protests against artificial grass in Brazil
Neymar Jr.’s highly-anticipated return to Brazil has already wrapped the 32-year-old into controversy, with the former Paris Saint-Germain attacker leading the charge among Brazilian Série A players opposing the use of artificial turf for league matches, demanding natural grass instead.
Turf war: Neymar, Depay want grass in Brazil
Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are among the leading Brazilian footballers protesting against using artificial turf for league matches instead of natural grass.
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