The game's not finished yet, lads! Neymar swaps shirts with idol Robinho midway through Champions League clash
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Neymar and Robinho seemed very eager
to swap shirts during AC Milan's Champions League clash against
Barcelona on Tuesday night... and did so at half-time!
Despite being international team-mates, Robinho remains one of Neymar's biggest heroes and the pair exchanged shirts as the referee blew for the interval.
Neymar paid tribute to the Milan forward, eight years his senior, hours before Tuesday's fixture but was keen to stress his aim was to come out on top against a player he has looked up to.
Meanwhile, the Group H tie ended all square as the two sides played out an entertaining 1-1 draw.
Unfortunately for Neymar, he had to watch his idol put Milan ahead after just 10 minutes following a mix up in the Catalan giants' defence.
Javier Mascherano's attempted clearance cannoned back off fellow defender Gerard Pique and into the path of the advancing Robinho.
The Brazilian played a one-two with the overlapping Kaka, whose return pass left him with the time to pick his spot.
However, Milan's lead didn't last long as Lionel Messi equalised thirteen minutes later.
Catching out the advancing Kevin Constant, Barcelona won the ball high up the pitch.
With Messi left in acres of space down the right flank, Andres Iniesta slid a pass across to the Argentinian.
Constant desperately tried to get back but Barca' tricky No 10 had already cut inside Philippe Mexes and managed to get a shot away to pull his team level.
A winning goal never arrived meaning Barcelona remain top of the group on seven points, two points clear of Milan in second.
Despite being international team-mates, Robinho remains one of Neymar's biggest heroes and the pair exchanged shirts as the referee blew for the interval.
Neymar paid tribute to the Milan forward, eight years his senior, hours before Tuesday's fixture but was keen to stress his aim was to come out on top against a player he has looked up to.
Bit early: AC Milan's Robinho and Barcelona's Neymar swapped shirts at the interval of AC Milan v Barcelona
Neymar
posted a picture of himself as a youngster with the former Manchester
City star on Instagram and said: 'Today is a special day for me...
By playing for the first time against my idol, which I have always followed since a child and I had the honour of playing beside. Good Luck always, but today is the Barca hahahah I love you.'
Both players began their careers at Brazilian side Santos before moving to Europe in big money deals.
Robinho switched to Real Madrid in 2005, signing for the Spanish giants in a deal worth around £20million while Neymar moved to Barcelona during the summer in a massive £50m transfer.
By playing for the first time against my idol, which I have always followed since a child and I had the honour of playing beside. Good Luck always, but today is the Barca hahahah I love you.'
Both players began their careers at Brazilian side Santos before moving to Europe in big money deals.
Robinho switched to Real Madrid in 2005, signing for the Spanish giants in a deal worth around £20million while Neymar moved to Barcelona during the summer in a massive £50m transfer.
Through the years: Neymar posted a picture of himself with his hero Robinho on Instagram on Tuesday
Pals: Robinho speaks with Neymar at the final whistle after AC Milan's 1-1 draw with Barcelona at the San Siro
Meanwhile, the Group H tie ended all square as the two sides played out an entertaining 1-1 draw.
Unfortunately for Neymar, he had to watch his idol put Milan ahead after just 10 minutes following a mix up in the Catalan giants' defence.
Javier Mascherano's attempted clearance cannoned back off fellow defender Gerard Pique and into the path of the advancing Robinho.
The Brazilian played a one-two with the overlapping Kaka, whose return pass left him with the time to pick his spot.
Ahead: Robinho takes full advantage of a mix-up in the Barcelona defence to score and put Milan 1-0 up
Goalscorer: Robinho celebrates putting the Rossoneri ahead during Milan's Group H match against Barcelona
However, Milan's lead didn't last long as Lionel Messi equalised thirteen minutes later.
Catching out the advancing Kevin Constant, Barcelona won the ball high up the pitch.
With Messi left in acres of space down the right flank, Andres Iniesta slid a pass across to the Argentinian.
Constant desperately tried to get back but Barca' tricky No 10 had already cut inside Philippe Mexes and managed to get a shot away to pull his team level.
A winning goal never arrived meaning Barcelona remain top of the group on seven points, two points clear of Milan in second.
All level: Lionel Messi slides the ball past Marco Amelia in the Milan net to equalise for Barcelona
Good finish: Messi is congratulated on his goal by Brazilian team-mates Dani Alves and Neymar
Halted: Ignazio Abate slide tackles Barcelona's Neymar and stops the Brazilian frontman in his tracks
Getting in the way: Milan players, including Mario Balotelli and Sulley Muntari, jump to stop Messi's free-kick
Late: Tough tackler Nigel De Jong powerfully challenges Andres Iniesta after the Spaniard had played the ball
Battle: Robinho attempts to get past Barcelona full back Alves but has little success
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