Neymar joins soccer clinic in Tokyo

Record ID: 877569

  • Title: Neymar joins soccer clinic in Tokyo
  • Date: 31st May 2017
  • Summary: TOKYO, JAPAN (MAY 31, 2017) (REUTERS) ***WARNING CONTAINS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY*** VARIOUS OF BRAZIL AND BARCELONA FORWARD, NEYMAR, SEATED ON MATTRESS CHILDREN SEATED (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) BRAZIL AND BARCELONA FORWARD, NEYMAR, SAYING: (ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL TRANSLATION) "When I was little, I would wake up and immediately start running around and playing soccer, go to school, and was very energetic. So getting a good night's sleep was very important." NEYMAR SEATED ON MATTRESS (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) BRAZILIAN SOCCER PLAYER, NEYMAR, SAYING: (ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL TRANSLATION) "Focus during training is the most important thing as a professional (player). I always ask myself, 'What am I training for?' 'What am I aiming for?' when I train. So focus is essential to being a successful player." VARIOUS OF CHILDREN AND NEYMAR STRETCHING CHILDREN TRYING TO STEAL THE BALL FROM NEYMAR ON THE FIELD CHILDREN SEATED ON THE SIDEINES CHILDREN TRYING TO STEAL THE BALL FROM NEYMAR CHILDREN STANDING IN FRONT OF NEYMAR VARIOUS OF CHILDREN TRYING TO STEAL THE BALL FROM NEYMAR VARIOUS OF NEYMAR SEATED ON THE FIELD WITH CHILREN FOR GROUP PHOTO
  • Embargoed: 14th June 2017 13:32
  • Keywords: Neymar Barcelona Japan Tokyo soccer clinic
  • Location: TOKYO, JAPAN
  • City: TOKYO, JAPAN
  • Country: Japan
  • Topics: Arts / Culture / Entertainment,Soccer,Sport
  • Reuters ID: LVA0016J663B3
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: Brazilian forward Neymar taught children the importance of sleep and showcased his skills at a soccer clinic in Tokyo on Wednesday (May 31) during his visit to the city to promote his jewellery launch for Gaga Milano.
    More than 45 children took part in the event organized by Tokyo Nishikawa Sangyo - a mattress and sleep-gear maker for athletes - where they learned stretch routines for better slumber and took up the challenge in facing off Neymar on the field.
    Neymar said he considered 'focus' the most important thing about being a professional soccer player.
    His last visit to Japan was in 2015 for the FIFA Club World Cup.
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