Neymar urged to shun Barca offer

Former Brazil and Real Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has urged Neymar to resist offers to join Barcelona and remain in Brazil until the 2014 football World Cup. Luxemburgo, now coaching Gremio in Brazil’s Serie A championship, denied the 20-year-old’s development was being stunted by his decision to stay at Santos. “He can and will develop as a player in Brazil. These days Brazilian football is of a better standard and better paid than many European leagues,” Luxemburgo said on Tuesday. “He is in the top three players in the world already. By staying, he can correct his mistakes in a familiar environment and at the same time continue to be a draw card for Brazilian football.” Neymar, who is contracted to Santos until 2014, has European clubs queuing. From gulftoday