SAMBA SHOVE
Neymar barges teenager over in kick-about after being tackled in five-a-side game
Since the video was posted on social media, many have been left shocked that Neymar managed to stay on his own feet
NEYMAR might have lost a few fans for his World Cup antics - and this video could see him lose some more.
The world's most expensive footballer was revealed to have spent an astonishing 14 MINUTES on the floor during Brazil's disappointing World Cup campaign.
8
8
8
8
It's fair to say the striker was heavily marked, and at times hounded, by opponents, but when you possess the talent he does, that is to be expected.
But the Paris Saint-Germain ace displayed some of his own aggression recently - as he barged over a TEENAGER in a kick-around.
And what's more, it was his own 5-a-side tournament, the Neymar Jr's Five, hosted in Santos, Brazil.
The Samba star was filmed teasing an opponent with some mesmerising footwork.
8
8
8
Fair play to the kid though, he didn't jump in, and Neymar didn't look to be advancing anywhere fast.
Then came the golden moment that Neymar was tackled by the teen, who then proceeded to sprint up the wing after his special moment.
But Neymar was having none of it, and clattered into the opponent leaving him grounded.
The referee blew for a free-kick, rightly so, while the kid opened his arms out to the official while Neymar simply stood there smiling.
Most Read In Football
Since the footage was released on social media, it's fair to say there was a mixed reaction.
Many expressed their surprise that it was Neymar who stayed on his feet this time.
Gikky Metrod wrote: "At least Neymar stayed on his feet for once!"
Glen Worrell went much further in his criticism of the Samba star.
He wrote: "I can't believe he stayed on his feet and didn't roll over 5 times claiming he got breathed on.
"I despise this guy and his behaviour. Its pathetic.
"If he concentrated on football and not the acting he'd be so much better.
"He needs to watch pele, get up and get on with it."
8
Kids do the Neymar diving challenge in synchronisation during football practice
And Jack Sessions used the opportunity to put Neymar firmly in his place when it comes to the best of the best.
He wrote: "He's so overrated, comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo are laughable."
But others didn't see too much wrong with the challenge to recover the ball.
John Temple wrote: "Or... here’s Neymar getting tackled then trying to get the ball back because that’s how you play football?"
And Twitter user Dejjoski posted: "I just saw the clip and in my opinion Neymar only did what he was supposed to do after losing the ball."
Neymar Jr returns to roots for first match of new season
The Neymar challenge is the World Cup trend sweeping the internet
Topics