Thiago Mendes refuses to shake Neymar’s hand because of their six-year feud that began with a hard tackle in 2020. The Vasco da Gama captain injured Neymar during a Ligue 1 match, and tensions flared again in Brazil this year when Neymar publicly called him an idiot. The handshake rejection was Mendes’ answer.
Born on 15 March 1992, the 34-year-old defensive midfielder has played for São Paulo, Lille, Lyon, and Al-Rayyan before returning home. His clash with Neymar has become one of Brazilian football’s most talked-about rivalries.
If you follow Brazilian football, you saw the moment go viral. Neymar stood with his hand out, and Mendes walked straight past him. That single snub reopened a rivalry six years in the making. This piece breaks down the whole story: who Thiago Mendes is, how the feud started, what happened on Sunday, and where things stand now.
Continue reading “Why Thiago Mendes Refuses to Shake Neymar’s Hand”
We are your trusted online casino gaming in Bangladesh. We provide latest information about sports, online gaming, guides, live cricket, lifestyle and anything under the sun. If you have questions and recommendations, please feel free to contact us via our official Facebook page.
