Neymar is set to light up the World Cup in Qatar this winter, with all Brazil’s hopes pinned on the Paris Saint-Germain superstar.
The 30-year-old is within two goals of Pele’s all-time record in Brazil and will be desperate to achieve the feat on football’s biggest stage.
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Neymar’s celebration received plenty of airtime given his form in front of goal
If he does, fans should see Neymar stage his new celebration which has taken European football by storm.
As one of football’s greatest figures, Neymar is no stranger to a dazzling celebration ranging from emulating Steph Curry to Samba dancing.
But his latest – which he has already trademarked – is among his most memorable.
This involves Neymar placing his hands on either side of his head, palm open facing, and sticking out his tongue simultaneously.
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Neymar’s celebration has become a fan favorite
The gesture originated during PSG’s pre-season tour of Japan, during which the striker was accused of diving to win a penalty by sections of the media in the club’s 6-2 win over the local Gamba Osaka team.
Mugged by the comments, Neymar took to social media to share a photo of himself partying.
He captioned the post: “Grimace for the haters!”
Neymar has since taken up the celebration in the new season as an ongoing message to his detractors, producing it on several occasions after playing numerous Ligue 1 games.
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Neymar’s new celebration will make his World Cup debut
Still, he was furious when referee Daniel Siebert showed him a yellow card for doing so in PSG’s 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa in September.
Speaking later on an Instagram story, Neymar said: “Another win, congratulations, but we’re moving on, right?
“That’s it, a party is a yellow card, another for the roster for NJ (Neymar) haha. It’s only with me that these things happen.
“Next time I will warn the referees that I am going to do it. Football is getting more and more nerve-wracking!
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