Milan was the location of the Italian final of the second edition of Neymar Jr’s 5, the biggest 5 a side tournament in the world powered by RedBull. The final took place on June 3rd at Acquatica Park with the best 5 a side teams in Italy. WSBSPORT installed the pitch.
Team Everton from Rome won the final round against #laBarzellata3 from Turin and qualified for the world final that will take place in Santos, Brazil at Instituto Neymar Jr from 6th to 9th of July. The team will meet Neymar Jr, star of Barcelona FC and represent Italy against 53 teams from different Countries. Almost 100.000 16-25 years old 5 a side player from 53 different Countries participated in Neymar Jr’s Five. The tournament is unique and inspired by street football. Each team is composed by 5 players. The matches last 10 minutes and, when a team scores, the other team loses a player. The goals are smaller and there is no need for goalkeepers. In this way, the show is guaranteed and speed and technique are fundamental.
Corriere dello Sport. Sabato a Milano la finale del Neymar jr’s Five
Corriere dello Sport. Gli Everton vincono il Neymar jr’s Five