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

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

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  WHAT HAPPENED?
  
  Neymar was on fire for Santos when the Peixes took on Internacional de Limeria 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.

WHAT NEYMAR SAID

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!”

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

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!”

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