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Neymar Slides into Actor's DMs: Friendship Blooms!
30 Jun
Summary
- Actor Stephen Amell revealed Neymar messaged him on Instagram in 2018.
- James Corden facilitated a live conversation between Amell and Neymar.
- Amell hopes this connection leads to attending a World Cup game.
Actor Stephen Amell recently revealed a unique connection to the World Cup, stemming from a direct message he received from Brazilian soccer star Neymar in 2018. Neymar had sent Amell an Instagram message stating he was a "big fan." This revelation came to light during a segment on James Corden's FIFA World Cup show.
While live on air, Corden facilitated a real-time interaction, connecting Amell with Neymar and exchanging messages. Amell followed up with Neymar after the broadcast, wishing him luck in Brazil's match against Japan, which Brazil won 2-1. Amell humorously suggested he might have had a small influence on the game's result.
Amell, an avid sports enthusiast, expressed optimism about deepening this connection. He hopes that this newfound rapport could potentially lead to an invitation to witness a World Cup game in person, particularly if Brazil advances further in the tournament. He also reflected on the unexpected nature of his phone being projected live on television.
