Brazil striker Neymar said he thinks his critics are just trying to “undermine” him as the Selecao overcame Mexico 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Neymar Jr. or simply Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for French club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team.
Neymar, 26, is the most-fouled player in Russia so far with 23, including six in the Mexico match and an apparent attempt by Miguel Layun to step on his ankle that was not called and left the Paris Saint-Germain player writhing in pain afterward.
Neymar said: “Look, I think it’s more of an attempt to undermine me than anything else. I don’t care much for criticism, not even from the press because in a way this can influence athletes. The last two matches I didn’t talk to the press because there’s so many people talking. I just want to play and I help my teammates, I have to help my team and that’s what I am here for, nothing else. I am here to win and I hope I can improve.”