Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Rivals defend Neymar after criticism for late-game antics (The Associated Press)

Real Madrid's headcoach Zinedine Zidane, center, gives instructions to his players during a training session in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Even rivals are coming out to defend Neymar after his late-game antics got him into trouble in the Spanish league. The Brazil forward use his ball trickery in Barcelona's 5-1 win over Leganes last week, prompting a wave of criticism from people who accused him of showing off and trying to provoke opponents. Neymar appeared to ignore the un-written convention that top players should not make lesser opponents look foolish.


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