Neymar mocked after spectacular dive for Brazil
Neymar has been slammed on social media for his antics in Brazil’s win over Costa Rica.
The 2-0 win kept Brazil’s World Cup qualification hopes in their own hands heading into their final Group E match against knockout-chasing Serbia.
The PSG superstar is unquestionably one of the most talented footballers on the planet, but his antics are threatening to overshadow football skills in Russia.
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Neymar had earned his side a penalty thanks to this spectacular dive which originally fooled referee Bjorn Kuipers. However, the referee reversed his decision after consulting VAR.
Embarrassing dive from Neymar. pic.twitter.com/eFXiwp4o8j
— Samue (@VintageSalah) June 22, 2018
Tite doing "The Neymar" to celebrate the goal! #BRACRC #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/kKfD3UL8Py
— Nicole (@nick5H) June 22, 2018
Quick replay of that Neymar penalty incident. #BRACRC pic.twitter.com/TJqfxoc0Pg
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) June 22, 2018
And here's 'Neymar's pet'. #worldcup pic.twitter.com/EKQtEO199G
— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) June 22, 2018
Neymar when trying his best to get a penalty 🤪#dramaqueen #Neymar #WorldCup2018 pic.twitter.com/B0Il64X8xN
— Mary Azizi (@maryazizii) June 22, 2018
Neymar looking for a penalty… #BRACRC pic.twitter.com/BsBxudwByh
— James Brown (@avantbrown) June 22, 2018
Brazil every time a Costa Rican breathes near them #BRACRC pic.twitter.com/YBS51OWsQt
— Elliot Baker (@MrEJBAKER) June 22, 2018
Neymar during any training session. pic.twitter.com/HYssVHFiEa
— WWE (@WWE_NEWS_NBC) June 22, 2018
Neymar’s theatrics even united people in favour of this World Cup’s most controversial feature – VAR.
VAR gets it 100% right. Neymar dived and justice was done. That’s exactly what VAR is for.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 22, 2018
I’m not a fan of VAR but that’s the greatest thing VAR has ever done. Worrying that the referee bought Neymar’s fall in the first place though.
— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarrett) June 22, 2018
It wasn’t even the last time he clashed with referee Kuipers, as this clip clearly shows:
Neymar telling the referee not to touch him. They’re not getting on, these two. pic.twitter.com/NzKQNTxR0I
— David Easson (@DavidEasson) June 22, 2018
Ref just told Neymar he shags his sister. pic.twitter.com/uQbTuQimWw
— tam sellics son (@gibbygibbo1) June 22, 2018
It all appeared to get to under his skin.
Petulant little prick😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/0iSOhT6VlD
— tam sellics son (@gibbygibbo1) June 22, 2018
But when he’s capable of outrageous skill like this, maybe he should just focus on actually playing the game.
Imagine being this good. Neymar's brilliance. #BRA pic.twitter.com/S4OkNm51M3
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) June 22, 2018