The Brazilian forward's reaction to a clash with Mexico's Miguel Layún drew criticism from some of those watching the game.
You okay Neymar? 😳 #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/UGKQYTH8db
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 2, 2018
22 - Neymar has been fouled more often than any other player in this World Cup (22). Rolls. #BRAMEX #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/UBNPUCeqHe
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) July 2, 2018
Neymar went to church and got some of that holy water. pic.twitter.com/XUNofyLGwI
— Miriti Murungi (@NutmegRadio) July 2, 2018
Layun is all of us whenever Neymar rolls around #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/yuZFAjMaHu
— lakhan (@lakhan809470) July 2, 2018
Neymar channelling Rivaldo there 👀. #BRAMEX #BRA #MEX #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/EkM0AtUgoE
— James Chapple 👀 (@chapplejc) July 2, 2018
Something yellow just rolled past my front door.. #Neymar
— Manish Bhasin (@_manishbhasin) July 2, 2018