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NEYMAR VISITS LOS ANGELES

Neymar, one of the biggest and most popular football athletes in the world, arrives in Los Angeles for the opening of the Nike East L.A. store. We follow him for a day across the city as he connects with his massive fan base who hope to catch a glimpse of the Brazilian superstar. Story originally photographed for The Player’s Tribune.
The Nike + Sethmode youth soccer clinic takes place in the afternoon of June 6th, 2017 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Before Neymar's arrival, youth sign in and start prepping for the clinic.
After signing in to the youth soccer clinic, children break into groups and start warming up for short scrimmages as well as get ready for Neymar's arrival.
During the Nike + Sethmode soccer clinic, children break into groups and begin to compete in short team competitions.
Detail shot of the Neymar Jr. Nike T-shirt ( (spelled out as NJR) given at the youth soccer clinic.
Neymar arrives at the Nike + Sethmode youth soccer clinic accompanied by his team and security team.
Children attending the Nike + Sethmode youth soccer clinic greet Neymar with excitement as they get ready for a quick group photo.
Children can barely contain their excitement as they meet Neymar for the first time during the Nike + Sethmode youth soccer clinic.
Neymar (middle) and Seth Modersohn (off-left, white shirt), founder of the Sethmode soccer program, pose for a group photo with many of the children attending the special event.
Neymar signs a girl's hand while other children wait to get his signature on their soccer-related gear.
Neymar performs a few soccer tricks as he warms for a some game time agains the kids. Photographed on June 6th, 2017 at the L.A. Coliseum.
Neymar laces up his Nike shoes for brief team competition alongside the youth attending the soccer clinic.
Neymar dribbles and plays alongside the youth who came to the Nike + Sethmode soccer clinic. The children's ages range from 6-12 years old.
Neymar dribbles and plays alongside the youth who came to the Nike + Sethmode soccer clinic. The children's ages range from 6-12 years old.
Neyman portrait. Taken at the youth clinic.
Detail shot of Neymar's shoes and lower leg tattoos as team play ends. The numbers "19" and "92" make up his birth year -- 1992.
Before leaving the soccer clinic Neymar signs a few more items for his young fanbase. Photographed near the end of the Nike + Sethmode youth soccer clinic on June 6th, 2017.
Seth Modersohn (left), the founder of Sethmode, and Naymar (right) exchange handshakes and gifts as the youth soccer clinic comes to an end.
Exterior photograph of the East Los Angeles Nike store which is hosting Neymar's visit to Los Angeles as well as revealing a mural based on Neymar's likeness created by Brazilian born artist Kobra.
Hundreds of people line up outside of the East L.A. Nike store before Neymar arrives on site. People lined up as early as 2 p.m. in order to see a glimpse of the Brazilian-born soccer superstar.
Hundreds of people line up outside of the East L.A. Nike store before Neymar arrives on site. People lined up as early as 2 p.m. in order to see a glimpse of the Brazilian-born soccer superstar.
Among one of the events set up at the East L.A. Nike store is an outdoor soccer field is set up for children who want to play the game during the celebratory event.
One of the activities offered to the public is for people to get their own "Neymar" haircut with professional barbers working through out the event.
Neymar (left) and Todd Gurley II (right) pose for a portrait each holding each other's signed team jersey.
Neymar signs some Brazlian-themed soccer gear for a young fan. This happens minutes before the soccer superstar steps out to meet his die-hard fans.
Neymar greets a multitude of fans inside the East L.A. Nike store as he moves his way to the exit for the mural reveal.
Neymar joins the DJ for a brief moment and greets his legion of passionate fans. Photographed outside the East Los Angeles
A look at some of Neymar's fans as they erupt in cheers and chants.
Neymar picks up the spray can as well and signs his name onto the wall finalizing the last detail and completing the mural which was inspired by Neymar's likeness.
Detail shot of Neymar's and Kobra's signatures spray-painted on the mural wall.
Neymar joins the outdoor soccer space and plays against some of the teens attending the special event. Photographed outside the East L.A. Nike store on the night of June 6th, 2017.
Neymar joins the outdoor soccer space and plays against some of the youth attending the special event.
Neymar poses for a photo with some of the youth and their coaches attending the event.
Neymar greets his fans, shakes hands and gives high-fives one final time before wrapping up the celebratory night.
Neymar greets his fans, shakes hands and gives high-fives one final time before wrapping up the celebratory night.
The mural created by artist Kobra features an image of Neymar wearing his Brazilian soccer team jersey. The art piece sits outside the East L.A. Nike store.