“Dirty Cheat With Zero Ability” – Soccer Star Likened to ‘Ric Flair’ After Rattling Arsenal During Shock Win Leaving Fans Baffled

Neal Maupay, the feisty forward for Everton, has been linked with WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. This analogy came after his antics in a recent match against Arsenal in the Premier League. On Saturday, shocking scenes unfolded at Goodison Park when the relegation-fighting team Everton defeated table-leader Arsenal 1-0.

The match was filled with frustration for Arsenal, with several decisions going against them. Things only worsened when Neal Maupay came off the bench in the second half. Neal is known for his ability to rattle Arsenal on several past occasions. Being a hated face in the Arsenal camp, he certainly did not disappoint in this match.

Maupay likened to Ric Flair after the Arsenal match

In the 94th minute, with Everton looking to eye victory and Arsenal pushing for an equalizer, Maupay decided to take an opportunity and rattle Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko. He did so by coming in his way, off the ball, and acting like he was fouled by the Arsenal star. This angered Zinchenko and a brawl played out between players of both sides. This resulted in both the stars getting booked.

The Men In Blazers podcast on Twitter likened him to Ric Flair, noting how both Flair and Maupay are known for their ability to overact. “Sometimes it’s hard to tell where the Maupay ends and the Ric Flair begins,” the tweet said.

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While this may be seen as negative by some, there is no doubt that Maupay’s cunning nature is what sets him apart from other players. He may not be the most talented player on the pitch, but his tenacity is undeniable.

Fans not happy with Neal Maupay’s actions

Neal Maupay’s actions led to a lot of backlash on social media, with many people calling him out for his unsportsmanlike conduct. People went all out to ridicule the star talking about his lack of talent. Here are some of the reactions from the fans:

However, there are also many people taking this lightly making fun of the star and showing love for the French striker.

Whatever the case may be, one thing is for sure- Maupay knows how to get under his opponents’ skin and get a reaction out of them. He is certainly a player to watch out for in the future. What are your thoughts on Neal Maupay? Let us know in the comments.

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