Brazil legend Ronaldo's incredible Kobe Bryant Jersey exploits at the 2002 World Cup may have inspired a generation of youngsters to try to copy his silky football skills, but Neymar tried to emulate his hero in a different way.
The former Real Madrid and Inter star guided the Selecao to a fifth world title in the tournament in South Korea and Japan with eight goals, further enhancing his stature as one of the best players to play the game.
And while he was famous for his majestic dribbling and finishing abilities, Kirk Gibson Jersey the striker's bizarre hairstyle at the tournament also attracted a great deal of attention.
Having shaved off all but the front of his hair, it was a look that was not expected to catch on, but for a youngster like Neymar, it was a must-have.
The current Brazil hero revealed to his former Barcelona team-mate Gerard Pique that he was so in awe Gavin Lux Jersey of the two-time Ballon d'Or winner that he had to get his hair cut the same way.
Reflecting on his early Dylan Floro Jersey World Cup memories while being interviewed by the Spain defender for , he said: "Although I was two years old, I think my firstmemory was on the TV. Watching on TV and Romario scoring the goals, the one Romario scored against Holland.Bebeto cro ses and he takes it first time and its a Golazo.
"Thats the first and the second is from 2002. I watched the whole tournament. And remember everything. I remember Ronaldo. The haircut of Babe Herman Jersey Ronaldo was good. I had it."
The excited Pique then replied: "Oh man, I would love to see A. J. Pollock Jersey that. Do you have aphoto?"
But the 25-year-old disappoints, adding: "No, I dont have one but Ill search for it. My mum has one for sure.
"All of us had that hair cut , we were all looking like Ronaldo."
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