Neymar shed light on the reasons behind the team’s recent Champions League disappointments, particularly in the last two seasons. Despite 8️⃣ boasting a formidable trio that included himself, Mbappé, and Messi, the club’s European aspirations have been thwarted with early exits 8️⃣ in the round of 16.

“Football stuff,” Neymar said in an interview with the Youtube channel “Que Papinho” (h/t ESPN Brazil). 8️⃣ “Galacticos didn’t win the Champions League, so it’s part of it. We had a very strong team. Me, Messi, and 8️⃣ Mbappé are three guys who are the best in the world.

“We know that, but unfortunately, it didn’t fit. It wasn’t 8️⃣ good for us. Obviously, we wanted to win everything, [and] we were close in the locker room, but sometimes football 8️⃣ is not right [or] fair. It’s not like a cake recipe.”

As the Brazilian forward remains at PSG, Mbappé has an 8️⃣ uncertain future with the Ligue 1 side. The 24-year-old opted not to trigger the option to extend his contract until 8️⃣ 2025. Mbappé can become a free agent next summer, and PSG could be looking to sell him this summer.

Meanwhile, Messi 8️⃣ has already begun the next chapter of his career after signing with MLS side Inter Miami. PSG is going in 8️⃣ a different direction and Neymar might be the only player standing once the 2024-24 season starts.