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Neymar sends message to ex-Barcelona team-mate Memphis Depay after hitting Dutchman's 'blind and deaf' celebration following stunning 'Olimpico' goal from corner

Serie A

Sao Paulo

Santos FC

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-unbelievable-neymar-santos-star-boo-boys-cristiano-ronaldo-celebration-scoring-olimpico-goal/blt26469b07a2d222ce" target="_blank">Neymar was on fire for Santos when the Peixes took on Internacional de Limeria</a> as he assisted two goals and scored the third on the night in a 3-0 win. After his goal, the Brazilian superstar hit Depay's famous 'blind and deaf' celebration and then took to Instagram to tell the Dutchman that he 'loves' him.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>On Instagram, Neymar shared a photo of his celebration and wrote to his Brazilian Serie A rival: "FRIENDSHIP does exist between RIVALS! Memphis Depay, love u bro!"</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1c377dcff0e4b816/Screenshot%202025-02-24%20at%2015-41-48%20Stories%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1c377dcff0e4b816/Screenshot%202025-02-24%20at%2015-41-48%20Stories%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1c377dcff0e4b816/Screenshot%202025-02-24%20at%2015-41-48%20Stories%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram.png?format=jpg" alt="Neymar Celebrate" data-source="Getty Images" data-copyright="Instagram (@neymarjr)" data-portal-copyright="Instagram (@neymarjr)" perform:prop="uuid:blt1c377dcff0e4b816;width:486;height:772"></picture>

WHAT NEYMAR SAID

<p>Depay, who currently plays for Santos' rivals Corinthians, then reposted and replied to Neymar's Instagram story and wrote: "My rival in the field my brother outside the field Love you bro! Congrats on the gol Olimpico. You crazy!"</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Dutchman and the Brazilian have often shared admiration towards each other over the last few years and also shared the pitch earlier this month when Santos lost 2-1 to the Corinthians. The two sides will face off again when they face off against each other in May.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR AND DEPAY?

Neymar sends message to ex-Barcelona team-mate Memphis Depay after hitting Dutchman's 'blind and deaf' celebration following stunning 'Olimpico' goal from corner | Goal.com

Former Barcelona stars Neymar Jr. and Memphis Depay have shared messages after the former scored an &apos;Olimpico&apos; goal for Santos.

Neymar sends message to ex-Barcelona team-mate Memphis Depay after hitting Dutchman&apos;s &apos;blind and deaf&apos; celebration following stunning &apos;Olimpico&apos; goal from corner

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