Published 15:11 IST, January 14th 2021

Neymar, Alvaro Gonzalez end up in Twitter spat after PSG clinch French Super Cup

PSG superstar Neymar Jr was involved in a Twitter spat with Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez after guiding his side to French Super Cup glory.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar Jr guided his side to more domestic glory recently as he scored from spot to clinch French Super Cup title. However, final clash against Marseille did t conclude without a controversy. In previous Ligue 1 clash between two sides, Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez and Neymar ended up in a heated exchange. And spat continued on Twitter after French Super Cup final.

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Neymar nets penalty for PSG vs Marseille to clinch French Super Cup 

Argentine striker Mauro Icardi opened scoring for Mauricio Pochetti in 39th minute after a goalkeeping blunder by Steve Mandanda. In 82nd minute, Icardi again had a brilliant opportunity to double lead for Parc des Princes oufit but was brought down by Yohann Pele, who had replaced Mandanda at half-time.

Despite calls for an offside, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) rar looked for foul on former Inter Milan striker. And a penalty was awarded to PSG, with Neymar stepping up to take it. former Barcelona man made mistake from spot, sending Pele or way, slotting home a fine right bottom finish.

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Alvaro Gonzalez and Neymar Twitter spat continues after PSG vs Marseille clash

Although Dimitri Payet pulled one goal back just four minutes later, he could t help his side bag equaliser. Apart from victory, feud between Neymar and Gonzalez continued on field. Marseille defender fouled Brazilian forward on several occasions, while also putting his hands on Neymar’s face on one instance.

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two were up in arms against each or last time PSG took on Marseille. Neymar had accused Gonzalez of directing racist comments on him, but Spaniard denied his claims completely. And w conflict was back on fore in French Super Cup final.

Following conclusion of game, Neymar took to Twitter to mock Gonzalez. Tweeting an im of self, his caption, when translated read, “He-Hey, You’re Alvaro, right?” But Gonzalez decided t to igre jibe and responded to  tweet, “My parents always taught me to take out trash. Go OM always.”

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Alvaro Gonzalez response: Spaniard mocks Neymar with Pele im 

But neir of players were keen on burying hatchet for time being. Neymar again mocked Marseille defender, insisting that “Gonzalez has forgotten to lift trophies,” Spaniard tweeted a picture of Brazil great Pele with three World Cup trophies, claiming that Neymar was a shadow of “eternal king.”

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Ultimately, Neymar ended conversation by claiming that Gonzalez would always be in his shadow, while also crediting himself for making Gonzalez famous. In a recent development, Gonzalez has sent a video to El Chiringuito. He tries to brush off blame from him, insisting that people are well aware that PSG superstar was provoking him throughout game. 

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Im courtesy: PSG, Alvaro Gonzalez Instagram

15:11 IST, January 14th 2021