Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro enlisted the help of soccer star Neymar on a campaign stop, just four days before the country's general elections. ()
Bolsonaro visited a non-profit youth institute set up by Neymar in the city of Praia Grande and took a call from the Paris Saint-Germain player, who thanked the far-right leader and said he was proud of him.
Bolsonaro is largely trailing leftist former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the polls ahead of Sunday's vote. The Brazilian president arrived at the Neymar Jr. Institute, outside Sao Paulo, after riding a motorcycle alongside supporters.
바카라President Bolsonaro,바카라 Neymar said in a video posted by Brazil's Communications Minister, Fabio Faria.
바카라I thank you for your illustrious visit. I wish I was there, unfortunately I am far away. But I will be with you in the next one. I am very happy because you are there.바카라
Bolsonaro posted another video on Twitter showing Neymar's call during his visit, as hundreds of children circled around the president and took pictures with him.
바카라I thank you for your support, as always,바카라 the footballer tells the far-right leader.
바카라You know that I am very proud of you."
Neymar played Tuesday in Brazil's 5-1 win against Tunisia in a pre-World Cup friendly in Paris. He scored one of the goals from the penalty spot.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the striker had suggested on his social media channels he was withdrawing his support for Bolsonaro, who is unvaccinated and proudly flouted health protocols as the disease spread. More than 680,000 people died due to the virus in Brazil.
Bolsonaro said that Neymar's institute 바카라is a reference for all of Brazil."
바카라Our Neymar is a source of pride for all of us,바카라 Brazil's president said.
Neymar da Silva Santos, the player's father and agent, also celebrated Bolsonaro's visit on his social media channels.
