Neymar is, plain and simple, an unbelievable talent. The Brazilian star scored a hat trick for Paris Saint-Germain in its Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday, reminding the world why he's considered one of the best. If nothing else, his free-kick game is among the best in soccer, a fact that he reaffirmed Wednesday.
Two of Neymar's goals came on free kicks, and Red Star's keeper was hapless in trying to stop them.
Neymar 😳🎯
— Bleacher Report Live (@brlive) October 3, 2018
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Neymar scores again just 2 minutes later 🔥
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STOP IT, NEYMAR 😱
— Bleacher Report Live (@brlive) October 3, 2018
His second free kick goal of the match completes his hat trick. pic.twitter.com/x67CGNwGQv
It was a ridiculous performance from Neymar and PSG as a whole, as it ended up winning 6-1. This is the third hat trick of Champions League play, with Lionel Messi getting one on the first matchday and Paulo Dybala picking up another on Tuesday. Neymar, however, played this game with a statement.
It's a statement that the soccer world appears to be hearing loud and clear.
Can’t do anything about that
— Fodd Trazier (@foddtrazier) October 3, 2018
Soooooo...
— Oddschecker (@Oddschecker) October 3, 2018
Neymar's alright, isn't he? #ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/iiRZyP3NK8
Borjan's reaction says it all 😂
— DAZN CA (@DAZN_CA) October 3, 2018
That's the hat-trick for Neymar, who has been out of this world!#UCL pic.twitter.com/E9OI79OmHe
Neymar may never get the love that Messi or Ronaldo get, but there's one undeniable fact: He's an unbelievable player on an unbelievable team. PSG is a contender on the international stage this year, thanks in no small part to his outstanding play. So, knock him all you like -- Neymar is here to stay. Wednesday's rout reaffirmed as much.