Globo narrator says Neymar's entry into the game was "cowardice"

Jorge Iggor, getv narrator, vehemently criticized Neymar's entry during the Brazilian team's defeat to Norway, on Sunday (5), which culminated in Brazil's elimination in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

For Iggor, the decision to put the number 10 on the field, when the match was tied at 0-0, was "cowardice" and a "snag" towards the player himself.

"What was done was a big joke with the Brazilian team and with Neymar himself", declared Iggor in his analysis. He questioned the expectation that the striker would resolve the match, arguing that the player "can't do that today, at this level".

What Iggor said
The narrator compared Neymar's performance with that of other world football stars in their respective World Cups. "Look at Harry Kane's Cup, Haaland's Cup, Mbappé's Cup. Look at Messi's Cup at 39 years old, people."

"Either you reach your prime or you will leave an ugly image like Neymar did", pointed out Iggor, lamenting the exposure of the greatest scorer in the history of the Brazilian team.

Neymar replaced Gabriel Martinelli and played for 23 minutes in the match. The athlete scored the only Brazilian goal, from a penalty, in the final minutes, but the team was eliminated.

Criticism of Neymar's exhibition
Iggor also criticized Neymar's image at the end of the World Cup. "Neymar ended the World Cup being mocked by the Norwegian goalkeeper, arguing with the Norwegian goalkeeper", he recalled, referring to the Brazilian's argument with Orjan Nyland after the penalty goal.

For the communicator, the athlete's call-up was "forced" and criticized the way the situation was handled: "they crossed the line of civility, they crossed the line of honesty to attack people in a personal sphere for that. Seriously, people must be very proud of what they did."

Fans "deceived" and final outburst
The narrator also stated that Brazilian fans were "deceived" and "made fools" with the situation. "They fooled you, they fooled the Brazilian fans, they made fools of the Brazilian fans", he said, criticizing the reaction of those who do not accept the opinion.

"And when you try to show this, the person still gets irritated with you. So, be patient, brother. You want to live in deception, it's okay, it's okay", added Iggor, finishing: "Each person chooses the land where they want to live, right? Just don't come and attack me personally, okay?".

After the elimination at MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, Neymar "collapsed" on the pitch. The player knelt down, prayed and burst into tears, being helped by Raphinha. This was number 10's last World Cup.

Analysis: "Brazil had a mediocre campaign with poor repertoire"

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Source: CNN