Here in Brazil we are saying if Brazil wins this cup Neymar is going to drink until he's finally standing! We hate his flops here as well, we think his faces are ridiculous and make memes of it. But we also don't mind that he scores and makes assistances in situations that have nothing to do with set pieces or fouls. It was a good game vs. Mexico, regardless of all the 'Neymacting'. Which worked too, hothead Layun fell for it and lost his cool. Soccer/football is a dirty game. 'Hand of God', Italian referee buying, and all the Blatter corruption are examples of how this sport is a joke in and out of the field. I still enjoy it, but I don't stand here pretending there's any shred of sanctity left for the 'love or beauty of the sport'.
EDIT: I just realized the tone of my message was a little less tongue-in-cheek than expected. I just woke up, sorry if I brought down a very wholesome awesome thread. I love football/soccer but damn I've always been disappointed by it.
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