Neymar, from victory with Santos to the poker table: bubble in the Titans and runner-up in the High Roller – CodigoPoker

Neymar, from victory with Santos to the poker table: bubble in the Titans and runner-up in the High Roller - CodigoPoker
Neymar, from victory with Santos to poker: bubble in the Titans and runner-up in the High Roller

The recent weekend was intense for Neymar

Brazil
, who went from the ball on the field to online poker in a matter of hours. After playing the 90 minutes in Santos’ 1-0 victory over Atlético Mineiro, the Brazilian logged into PokerStars and had a session full of strong emotions.

The first big challenge for the star was the US$5,200 Titans Event, one of the most demanding tournaments on the online circuit on Sundays at the red spade room. There, Neymar showed a more than competitive level: he advanced to the final table leaving behind players like Guillaume Nolet

France
, Gavin Cochrane -uk, Adrián Mateos
Spain
and Alexandros Theologis
Greece
.

However, the outcome was cruel. With only 40 entries and just five paid spots, the Brazilian was eliminated in sixth place, becoming the bubble of the tournament and missing out on a cash prize of more than 15 thousand dollars. Oh…

Neymar Santos

The title ended up in the hands of PhlsFgg

Belarus
, who took home US$ 73,348 after defeating Iago stek94 Botelho
Brazil
(US$ 50,523) in the heads-up, while the podium was completed by Igor Yaroshevskyy
Russia
.

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Neymar’s revenge…

Far from giving up, Neymar kept playing and found revenge in the US$1,050 Sunday High Roller 8-Max PKO. This time, the result was different: he managed to cash, advanced to the final table, and made his way to the heads-up.

In the decisive duel, the Brazilian faced IgammiI€120

Belarus
, but could not close the victory and finished in second place. For his runner-up, the forward pocketed a total of US$11,877 between prizes and bounties, in a field loaded with strong names like Jerry Odeen
Sweden
, Felipe Boianovsky
Brazil
and again Theologis.

Thus, Neymar closed a day that perfectly reflected the rollercoaster of poker: from the frustration of being the bubble in the most expensive tournament, to the satisfaction – although bittersweet – of reaching second place in a High Roller.

From football to poker, the Brazilian continues to show that competition is not just about the field for him.

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