In reality, the deal seems doomed from the beginning, but in this instance, one less global superstar making his way to North America is good news. Neymar, for all his fame and popularity, would be a failed signing for the league.

Neymar in the U.S.? Yeah, I know, sounds like a fairytale. But, at the same time, does it make sense? Maybe more than most people think. U.S. soccer is on the rise, and let’s be honest, the guy’s a legend,

Neymar is reported to be in "preliminary talks" with three Major League Soccer sides - but it will be interesting to see which teams are willing to open up their chequebook for the global superstar. An overnight report from ESPN claims Chicago Fire are one of the teams beginning a dialogue with the Brazilian,