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Neymar becomes the subject of a joke in the series Ted Lasso
Brazilian footballer Neymar has become the subject of a joke in the Apple TV+ series ‘Ted Lasso’. In the eighth episode of the fourth season, the protagonist, played by Jason Sudeikis, delivers a motivational speech to the players of the fictional Lady Greyhounds.
During the speech, intended to encourage the team following an injury to a key player, the character discusses the role of emotion in football. While mentioning legendary players like Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, and Lionel Messi, the character jokes that ‘Neymar cries all the time’. The monologue also includes humorous exaggerations regarding other stars, such as comparing Messi’s emotional expression to the Mona Lisa and suggesting Ronaldo became muscular from crying while doing abdominal exercises.
The scene has garnered attention on social media due to its comedic take on the player's reputation.
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AFC Richmond · Apple TV+ · Lionel Messi · Neymar · Ted Lasso
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The joke occurs during a motivational speech to the Lady Greyhounds players in the eighth episode of season four. esportenaredemt.com.br · criticalhits.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The character compares Lionel Messi's emotional expression to the Mona Lisa under the influence of sedatives. esportenaredemt.com.br · criticalhits.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The character jokes that Ronaldo became muscular from doing sit-ups while crying. esportenaredemt.com.br · criticalhits.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The character Ted Lasso jokes that Neymar cries all the time in the fourth season of the series. esportenaredemt.com.br · criticalhits.com.br · esporte.ig.com.br