Between two intensive rehabilitation sessions to treat his serious knee injury, Neymar once again distinguished himself on the online poker tables. Brazilian star Al-Hilal took part in a tournament organized by PokerStars and had a remarkable performance.
Engaged after paying a buy-in of $5,200, Neymar was able to show composure against 59 other motivated players. Despite a few bad hands, the attacker was able to maintain his lead throughout the games. After several hours of bluffing and psychological stratagems, he finally placed second, pocketing the tidy sum of $66,000.
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The consistency shown by the Brazilian once again demonstrates that he excels in disciplines requiring reflection and decision-making under pressure. Although handicapped by his injury, Neymar was able to concentrate on his game and make his initial investment bear fruit.
This performance adds to his growing track record on virtual tables. It proves that in addition to being one of the best players on the field, the number 10 also knows how to shine in competitions requiring mental concentration and strategy. A career change in poker is undoubtedly not to be ruled out for Neymar after his football career.
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