Gabriel Jesus has revealed he apologised to Neymar for a yellow card challenge on his Brazil teammate. The Manchester City striker scored the winning goal in the Blues’ 2-1 win over Paris St Germain after going on as a sub.
But as City defended their lead, he chopped down his close pal as Neymar tried to lead a counter-attack, and was booked for a cynical foul.
The two men embraced at the end and Jesus had a few words with him, later revealing: “I said to him sorry because we are brothers, but that’s football.
I never go to injure anyone - I tried to stop the game because I know his quality. He can score any time. “I stopped him, but after the game said sorry because I had to.
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