Neymar knocks down a teenager in five-a-side match

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In a five-a-side soccer match in Brazil on July 21, the country’s star player Neymar took it “too seriously” and barged a teenager into the barrier along the field after the boy took the ball from him, reported Daily Mail.

The match was part of “The Neymar Jr Five”, the largest five-a-side soccer event in he world. Teams from countries and regions from around the world will be competing together to win the tournament.

Neymar playing in the match of "The Neymar Jr Five" /VCG Photo

During the match, Neymar was trying to dribble past the young man guarding him with several trick movements in a row. However, the teenager kept his focus on the ball and won it from him. Neymar immediately tried to take the ball back and ended up knocking the young boy down.

The referee called for a foul on Neymar who, in response, gave a bitter smile. There were no reports of the young man floored by him being hurt.

However, since the clip of the foul has appeared on social media, many fans have criticized Neymar of lacking sportsmanship and overreacting. Britain's Daily Mail went further with a headline “Low blow! Neymar loses cool in five-a-side match as he barges TEENAGER to the floor after he is tackled” on Wednesday.

Neymar falls down after being fouled during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Brazil at Spartak Stadium on June 27, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. /VCG Photo

This was not the first time for the PSG ace has been blamed for his exaggerations on the field. During the match against Serbia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he kept rolling after being fouled by a defender. Many fans made jokes about it with some even making memes and emojis about it.

Since becoming known to the world, Neymar has been criticized for showing off in possession and exaggerating when he gets fouled. However, some say that he acts like this only to protect himself because he gets fouled more often than his teammates.