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Eric Cantona Has Acting Advice for Neymar

The enigmatic, mad Frenchman is back with a vengeful commentary on the Russia World Cup. One of Eric Cantona’s most recent victims, one that we’ve all enjoyed criticizing this past month, is none other than Brazilian boy wonder and Oscar-nominated actor Neymar Jr.

The “Commissioner of Football” and King of Old Trafford, in one of his segments for Eurosport, bombarded Neymar with a not-so-subtle attack on his recent World Cup flopping antics. 

Here’s what the former Manchester United No. 7 had to say.

Halftime Entertainment At Xolos Match Is “The Neymar Challenge”

In the end, Neymar’s lasting legacy from the 2018 World Cup will probably be a KFC commercial that mocked his widely ridiculed roll against Serbia. The tumble also generated some great memes. 

Neymar Escapes Booking For Blatantly Obvious Dive In The Box

Neymar, perhaps the highest profile player in danger of missing the semifinals via yellow card suspension, was extremely fortunate to escape punishment for taking a dive in the box during Brazil’s quarterfinal against Belgium. 

The forward’s hysterics have been a massive talking point from Russia, and he was given a booking during Brazil’s win over Costa Rica, putting him at risk of missing a potential trip to the semis if he were booked again.

Should Neymar Be Sanctioned For His Antics?

Neymar antics are a controversial subject. 

The question of whether Brazil’s superstar should be punished for his constant feigning, flopping and deceitful attitude leaves no one indifferent.

There are two sides to the story. First, you've got perhaps the most skilled player at dribbling who gets fouled, well, a lot. He is in fact the most fouled player of this World Cup thus far and is therefore considered to be a victim. 

Suarez Up To Old Antics With Embarrassing Faked Head Injury

It wouldn’t be a World Cup without Luis Suarez making headlines for negative actions. In 2010 it was his hand ball to save a goal against Ghana. In 2014 it was biting Giorgio Chiellini. In 2018 against Portugal, he was caught faking a head injury, with the referee not buying it at all.

Luis Suarez combined with Edinson Cavani for the game’s first goal, which was vital in a match between two teams with defenses that can be difficult to break down. 

Hay un bar que bebe por cada fallo de Neymar; todos están muertos.

Hay un bar que está dando tragos cada vez que Neymar se tira al suelo. Después de la absurda jugada de Neymar contra Serbia, probablemente estén todos muertos ahora.

Por segunda vez consecutiva, Neymar ha hecho el ridículo. Contra Costa Rica hizo esta horrible caída. Inspiró a un bar de Río de Janeiro a ofrecer bebidas gratis cada vez que Neymar se cae. 

Romelu Lukaku Went Down In The Box But What Happened Next Will Confuse Ronaldo And Neymar

We thought it was a myth, like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster or common-sense politics. Romelu Lukaku proved us wrong.

This past week the World Cup was infested with simulation and deceit, including from two of the world’s best players. Cristiano Ronaldo argued for VAR after flopping in the box; Neymar dove only for VAR to overturn the duped referee’s decision.

Ronaldo Appeals For VAR After One Of The Worst Dives Of His Career

“Does Messi do that?” Alexi Lalas sneered while looking at the camera during Fox’s halftime coverage of Portugal vs. Morocco. The act in question was a three-yard diving header off a corner from Ronaldo to give Portugal an early lead. (He doesn't; he usely takes the corners or stands at the edge of the box because he's just pushing 5-7.) 

But does Messi do this?

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