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Brazilian soccer star, Neymar, visited Salzburg’s Hangar-7 and the racing track Spielberg in Styria. Here is a selection of impressions from this secret visit...

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is currently making headlines across the world as the new Robinho or Pelé. Yet, all the 19-year old Brazilian wants to be is the good old Neymar.
 

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“I am here to have fun!” announced Neymar as he landed in Salzburg, Austria on August 11, where he was welcomed by Red Bull Salzburg chief coach Ricardo Moniz.

 

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After visiting the Flying Bulls’ aeroplane fleet at Hangar-7 and digging into a delicious barbecue, the promising FC Santos forward travelled on to the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, where he tested the KTM X-Bow under the guidance of Bernhard Auinger.

 

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Considering that Neymar has been a holder of his driving licence for only a couple of weeks, he said with an impish grin: “I’m used to driving much, much slower.”

 

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After a couple of rounds, Neymar flew back to Paris to meet with his team mates and travelled back to Brazil. He did not comment on any speculation about a possible transfer, he just came to have fun.

 

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Photos © Philip Platzer, Jason Halayko / Red Bull Content Pool
 


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