Neymar slipped in the World Cup with very bright colors. However, Brazil's star was talked about more not because of his good game, but because of acting or exaggerated emotions after losses.
In the world, even a game has started where you need to play pain, as Neymar does, or just collapse to a certain place holding your leg, as the most expensive football player in the world does. Nevertheless, Neymar is not bothered by this and he himself can laugh at it, but the football player speaking at a charity event revealed why he does so.
"I've seen all the changes, but I take them with humor. Even yesterday, I shared a video on my Instagram account of me joking with kids about it. My football is to chase the ball, to play against the opponent. I can't stand there against him and say to him: 'My dear, I'm sorry, but I want to score a goal against you'. I can't do that, I have to outrun him, I have to come up with something, and he will not allow me to do that and will always try to commit fouls.
"Most of the time I am faster and lighter than other players, and they foul me, and that's why there are referees. Do you think I want to suffer all the losses? No, it's painful, it hurts me. After the game, I spend four or five hours just icing my legs.
"It's complicated, and if you haven't experienced it, you will never understand it," said Neymar.
During the World Cup, Neymar was also defended by his team mate in Paris, Dani Alves.
"Everything Neymar does turns into news. If he becomes emotional - everyone criticizes. If he dyes his hair - everyone criticizes. I want to see those people in Neymar's shoes. Criticism is a weak weapon. I believe that football players always try to be the best for their group or their teammates. There are many people ready to judge us, but we don't think about it.
"If you know Neymar, you know what class he is and how special he is. We need to take care of such players because they enlighten football. Players like him make football amazing. It's easy to criticize Neymar and players of his level, but what's hard is to do what they do," said D. Alves.
