Neymar in tears over ‘false’ rift stories at PSG as Brazil coach Tite defends his reputation

An emotional Neymar called for an end to “false stories” about his alleged frosty relations with Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery and striker Edinson Cavani.

“I want to ask you to stop creating stories which are not true,” Neymar said after starring in Brazil’s 3-1 international friendly victory over Japan in Lille, before leaving in tears.

“I want to say what I think. I’m totally realistic and what I don’t like is these false stories about me, there is nothing bothering me at my club.

“I’m here because I asked to be here. It’s going really well (in Paris), I’m really happy here and motivated. I’m a player who wants to give everything on the pitch.

“What bothers me is everyone creating stories about me, with my coach and with Cavani. These things are not real, it’s not true.”

Neymar moved from Barcelona in August for a world record €222 million (US$264 million) and said he immediately sat down with Emery to plan their future together.