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.

Despite talks between Neymar and the MLS' Chicago Fire, it remains "unlikely" that the Brazilian star will sign a deal with the club, according to

Signing Neymar would be a high-price tag move, obviously, and only a handful of MLS clubs actually have the flexibility to do so. One of those teams conveniently happens to have a tie to the Brazilian national and is also located right here in North Texas.