Brazil's fastest rising youth phenom, Neymar, has declined the lucrative European offers to stay in Brazil and play for Santos. For those new to our sport, his name will become very familiar to you as we get closer to the 2014 World Cup.


The reason he gives for turning down the offers was he wanted to stay closer to his family and friends. A newly minted father, Neymar values relationships over money (true to the Santos Club of the People mantra). Either that or he's waiting for his stock value to rise higher...


Regardless, Real Madrid, Barcelona, ManC, Chelsea and the rest of the Euro titans will continue to pursuade the 19 year old to strike it rich. It's good to be the King! Even if you're still a peixe...