Neymar spends Christmas outside Brazil for the first time and thanks his family and fans

Neymar had a different Christmas dinner this year.

What happened?

• He celebrated Christmas outside Brazil for the first time
• The 30-year-old forward shared photos from his dinner with friends and family
• Neymar sent a thank you message to your Instagram followers

Merry Christmas to all of you, thank you for your love as always. Thanks for the support, for the encouragement. I want to say to all my family, a kiss. Merry Christmas also to all the fans, to all the friends, to all the people.”

I’m very happy, it’s a different Christmas, the first time I’ve spent it outside Brazil. I’m here with my family, my friends and I’m very grateful. One kiss, let’s be together.” Neymar

What’s behind it?

• Neymar hasn’t revealed whether he spent the Dec. 24-25 shift at his home in France or elsewhere, but he did post a photo of his Christmas tree next to an Eiffel Tower
• he if reconfirmed at PSG last Thursday (22)
• The player has his first competitive match after the World Cup on Wednesday (28)
• The Parisian club, leaders of Ligue One, resumed the championship against Strasbourg, at home