Neymar’s return to Paris Saint-Germain was not the most dreamy. Having started in the Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg, the Brazilian distinguished himself not by goals or assists, but by removal.

Neymar, deliberate withdrawal from PSG?

Everything happened in just two minutes, 60 and 62, when Neymar received two yellow cards and was sent off, writes Marca.

The first is for tackling the opponent in the midfield, and the second is for simulating in the penalty area in an attempt to score a penalty.

In Brazil, the public and the media were quick to criticize Neymar for his gesture. Former national team player Walter Casagrande sharply commented on the attitude of the PSG star.

“Maybe he wanted to go back to Brazil to have a New Year’s party because he will miss the next game. He became a star and forgot to be a player. It’s almost 2023, and he remains so childish. Neymar has proven once again that he is great both on and off the pitch,” Casagrande said.

PSG beat Strasbourg 2-1 at home thanks to Mbappe’s penalty in the last minute of extra time in the Ligue 1 round of 16 match.