Atletico Madrid players condemn Neymar

Atletico Madrid players have condemned Neymar’s attitude after the Barcelona forward became embroiled in controversy during Wednesday’s Copa Del Rey semi final. The Brazilian, whose two goals helped defeat Atletico 3-2 in Madrid, was heavily involved in arguments between the rival players as they entered the tunnel at half time, eventually resulting in Atletico’s Gabi […]
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2015-01-30 19:25:00

Atletico Madrid players have condemned Neymar’s attitude after the Barcelona forward became embroiled in controversy during Wednesday’s Copa Del Rey semi final.

The Brazilian, whose two goals helped defeat Atletico 3-2 in Madrid, was heavily involved in arguments between the rival players as they entered the tunnel at half time, eventually resulting in Atletico’s Gabi being red carded.

And the ex-Santos man furthered enraged the hosts when he celebrated a goal by cupping his hand to his ear, as well as with an attempted nutmeg on Raúl García.

Gabi told Canal+: “He has a peculiar way of playing, especially when he’s winning. He is always gesturing on the pitch when his team is in front. No one likes to lose and these provocations stir things up.”

In an interview with Marca, Madrid defender Cani added: “For his whole career he’ll have problems. Neymar has a style of play with dribbling, with talking. It’s the way he plays. Someday he will have a problem like he had today, but if he likes this…”

Neymar took to social media to defend himself, writing: “No one is obliged to like anyone, but there exists a thing called respect.”

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