Mario Balotelli and PSG Star Neymar Listed in Top 20 Sports Playboys

Mario Balotelli and PSG Star Neymar Listed in Top 20 Sports Playboys

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at July 20, 2023 at 1:35 PM
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  • Mario Balotelli and Neymar have been included in a list of the top 20 playboys in sports
  • Neymar has had a total of 22 relationships, while Balotelli leads the list with 27
  • Sergio Ramos, Usain Bolt, and Lewis Hamilton also made the list

Mario Balotelli and Neymar have reputations for being the bad boys of football, and that has been reflected in their relationship statuses since both players came to prominence.

In a list of playboys in sports, measured by the number of relationships, Balotelli, who had spells with Inter Milan and Manchester City, comes out on top.

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Mario Balotelli and Neymar are ranked among sport's biggest Playboys with over 20 relationships each. Photo by Vincenzo Pinto
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According to Online Gamb, Balotelli claims the top spot as the biggest playboy in the world of sports, with a rumoured 27 past relationships for the Italy international.

Neymar is a close runner-up to Balotelli after he recently attracted media attention for his rumoured infidelity towards his pregnant girlfriend, Bruna Biancardi.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward’s escapades take his total relationships to 22. Top sports stars like Tiger Woods are also ranked highly on the list.

Top 20 playboys in sports

1. Mario Balotelli – 27 relationships

2. Tiger Woods – 24 relationships

3. Neymar – 22 relationships

4. Lewis Hamilton – 20 relationships

5. Cristiano Ronaldo – 19 relationships

6. Floyd Mayweather – 16 relationships

7. Derek Jeter – 12 relationships

8. Reggie Bush – 11 relationships

9. Michael Jordan – 11 relationships

10. Tristan Thompson – 10 relationships

11. Michael Phelps – 10 relationships

12. Usain Bolt – 10 relationships

13. Vladimir Klitschko – 9 relationships

14. Chandler Parsons – 9 relationships

15. Matt Harvey – 8 relationships

16. JR Smith – 8 relationships

17. Sergio Ramos – 8 relationships

18. Novak Djokovic – 7 relationships

19. Matt Kemps – 6 relationships

20. Marcus Bent – 5 relationships

Neymar drops sensational PSG announcement

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Neymar Junior has addressed the persistent speculations surrounding his future at Paris Saint-Germain, effectively quashing the rumours of his departure from the French club.

During the beginning of last season, Neymar showcased his brilliance, scoring 13 goals and assisting in 11 more during his 20 Ligue 1 appearances before an ankle injury in February prematurely ended his campaign.

Despite recent reports suggesting potential moves to Chelsea or even a return to Barcelona, the 31-year-old has asserted his commitment to honouring his existing contract, which still has two years remaining.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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