“Just embarrassing”: Neymar theatrics heat up people’s minds

The scene that heated up emotions took place in the 73rd minute: Neymar was lying on the sidelines after a foul. Mexico's Miguel Layun approached the Brazilian to grab the ball. While reaching for the ball, he intentionally brushes against Neymar's ankle - an unsportsmanlike action that could have been punished with a card. It wasn't the unsportsmanlike behavior that caused a stir, but rather the Brazilian's reaction. He writhed on the floor with a pained face, giving the impression that he was seriously injured. But just a few minutes later he was back on the pitch in perfect health.

Thank god Neymar is okay after this vicious attack by Mexico player🙏🏼🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/gmVKEYglt6

— Braiden Turner (@bturner23) July 2, 2018

“It looked like the foot was broken. It's not possible to act like that, he can't do that," Brazil legend Ze Roberto harshly criticized Neymar after the game on "ZDF". And there was also a hail of ridicule and scorn on social networks. It wasn't the first time that the offensive artist attracted negative attention through his theater at this World Cup. He already played the dying swan against Serbia after a foul.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlZBiH-oC4I

Some reactions:

Such embarrassing actions (see Neymar) should finally be punished more severely, then no one would do that anymore! #BRAMEX # wm2018

— Coco Fresh 1.1 (@Coco_Attano) July 2, 2018

If this continues, we will soon need an entire rescue helicopter fleet for the Brazilian team #Neymar #Silva #MEXBRA #BRAMEX

— RoBin MühleBach (@RoBin_BILDde) July 2, 2018

https://twitter.com/Heinrichheute/status/1013807076798287873

When someone touches Neymar..

Posted by Bolavip Soccer on Monday, July 2, 2018

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“Just embarrassing”: Neymar theatrics heat up people’s minds

He is a brilliant footballer - Neymar proved this again and again in his Brazilians' 2-0 win with a goal and an assist on Monday. In the end, however, there was once again more discussion about his poor acting performances than his footballing achievements.

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