The Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr has shared a message inspired by the seven-time Formula 1 champion, Lewis Hamilton, following his emotional return to the Brazil national team in the nineteenth edition of the 2026 World Cup.
After 981 days without playing for his national team due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, Neymar returned to the squad in a group stage match against Scotland, held in Miami. He entered the field in the 76th minute of play and made a notable contribution with 24 touches and one shot on goal.
After the match, Neymar posted photographs on Instagram with the message “REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE”, a direct reminder to Hamilton, who recently used the same phrase when celebrating his first victory with the Ferrari team at the Grand Prix of Barcelona.
Hamilton’s victory in Spain was significant, as it was his first win since the Belgian Grand Prix in 2024, and it came after a difficult first season with Ferrari.
Hamilton responded to Neymar’s message with “ALWAYS”, generating a positive reaction among fans on social media. One user commented: “I can’t wait for Neymar to score at the World Cup! Remember who you are, Ney!!”, while another added: “Conversation between the greatest of all time”.
The two athletes have maintained a close friendship for years. When Hamilton was honored with Brazilian citizenship in 2022, he expressed his desire to spend more time in the country. “Neymar invites me every year, as does [surfer] Gabriel [Medina], but I’ve never had the opportunity to come”.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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