Criticized Despite Demolishing 52YO Record, Neymar Breaks Security Protocol Ahead of Brazil’s World Cup Qualifiers vs Peru

Neymar is now Brazil’s top goal scorer of all time, overtaking Pele (77) by two goals in his outing against Bolivia. The team will be heading to Peru for their next match. The Al Hilal forward, as is customary for him, is getting slack by critics despite breaking Pele’s 52-year-old record. Amidst the ongoing debates surrounding Neymar, the Brazilia icon was caught breaking a major security protocol.

Neymar is not new to criticism. Before the debates surrounding his supposed underachieving status, he was in the spotlight for his “living through Hell” statement. The severity of this recent break in protocol, however, seems far more manageable.

Neymar bids adieu to Brazil and to the fans

The Brazilians have adored the soccer maestro since his time at Santos. Neymar never forgets to give back this love to his supporters. The recent break in protocol is something the CBF can take lightly.

As Neymar and his teammates were leaving to board the bus for Belem International Airport, hundreds of fans waited to catch a glimpse of the Al Hilal player. Noticing their cheers and cries for attention, Neymar put his bag down and headed towards the barricade.

In the video, we see how excited the supporters of Brazil get as Neymar walks toward them. He can be seen shaking hands with the fans and acknowledging their cheer with a thumbs-up. Despite being knee-deep in criticism, Neymar seems to never let it come between his love for his supporters.

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Neymar has also been unlucky with injuries. The ex-PSG player was never a much-liked figure at his previous club. And so, he hasn’t been able to bag enough awards, considering his quality. After breaking the 52-year-old record, the Brazilian has yet again emerged as a topic of debate.

Despite such quality, The Brazilian never gets a day off

Being the top goal scorer of a country with one of the best World Cup records isn’t enough to save you from criticism. Despite breaking Pele’s record as an all-time goal scorer, the Brazilian player is now a topic of debate among pundits. Many labeled his feat to be nothing exceptional. They also debated on how he may be a big underachiever, comparing his stats to Ronaldinho. One critic stated that “Neymar and Pele can never be used in the same sentence”.

Many other pundits such as Luis Garcia, Shaka Hislop, and Alejandro Moreno compared him with Ronaldinho. They talked about his biggest accomplishment being the Champions League. They focused on the fact that given his quality and the years he has been active, he could’ve achieved a lot more.

Although the player has not won a lot of accolades, his skills showcase his great quality as a player. One thing is for sure, Brazilians adore their soccer player.

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