Brazil v Mexico round of 16 match thread

[Max Wall]

1 hour ago, SouthStandUpperTier said:

Brazilian flair died in 1982 at the hands of Paolo Rossi. That one really hurt them. It's been nothing but pragmatism ever since.

Glad I continued to read the thread. Was about to post exactly the same thing.1982, wonderful to watch, all out attack, achieved nothing in the end. Such a shame as they were a joy to watch.

They were Barry White by 1990 and these days, Neymar is a total Chris Brunt.

[ScouseFox]

6 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

Missed the game but what did neymar do in this one? 

scored and got an assist tbqh 

[Unabomber]

2 minutes ago, ScouseFox said:

scored and got an assist tbqh 

Heard reports of over reacting again and pretending to be injured 

[SouthStandUpperTier]

Just now, Unabomber said:

Heard reports of over reacting again and pretending to be injured 

You heard right then.

[Izzy]

11 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

Missed the game but what did neymar do in this one? 

I'm sure someone will find the clip of him rolling around on the floor but this report sums it up

 

https://www.rt.com/sport/431514-neymar-rolling-brazil-mexico/

[Vacamion]

Just got in from work and saw Neymar's antics on Twitter.

 

Wow.

 

The treading was a foul, but he is a cheating little shite.

 

How can any ref believe him ever again when he goes down, apparently injured ?

[leicsmac]

24 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

Missed the game but what did neymar do in this one? 

Scored a tap in, laid up an assist for another tap in and as that evidently didn't satisfy his pathological need for attention decided to engage in some of his patented theatrics.

[Izzy]

[Max Wall]

6 minutes ago, leicsmac said:

Scored a tap in, laid up an assist for another tap in and as that evidently didn't satisfy his pathological need for attention decided to engage in some of his patented theatrics.

Brilliantly summed up.

[Jimothy]

 

[Bob Weasel Fox]

1 hour ago, Vacamion said:

Just got in from work and saw Neymar's antics on Twitter.

 

Wow.

 

The treading was a foul, but he is a cheating little shite.

 

How can any ref believe him ever again when he goes down, apparently injured ?

Such a shame that probably the most talented player in the tournament acts in such a way

 

shameful

[Arriba Los Zorros]

3 hours ago, ScouseFox said:

it’s neymars world and we’re all just living in it. absolute don that guy. 

Here's your attention - he's good but not amongst the elite today. If he wasn't so 'marketable' no way would he have commanded the fees and moves he did, much like James Rodríguez

[The Doctor]

24 minutes ago, Arriba Los Zorros said:

Here's your attention - he's good but not amongst the elite today. If he wasn't so 'marketable' no way would he have commanded the fees and moves he did, much like James Rodríguez

Really? Hard not to let the pathetic play acting detract from his actual play, but when on song he is absolutely superb. If he's not an elite player who is?

[ARM1968]

12 minutes ago, The Doctor said:

Really? Hard not to let the pathetic play acting detract from his actual play, but when on song he is absolutely superb. If he's not an elite player who is?

Eric Dier?

[Arriba Los Zorros]

22 minutes ago, The Doctor said:

Really? Hard not to let the pathetic play acting detract from his actual play, but when on song he is absolutely superb. If he's not an elite player who is?

To name a few I'd rate higher, Obviously Ronaldo and Messi. Then you have the likes of Modric, Godín, Suarez, Busquets, De Bruyne, Aguero, Kroos who I think are world class. Neymar is for me in a category below with the likes of Mané, Marcelo, De Gea, Muller, Kompany, Robben who are stand out but not elite because their games have shortcomings and not consistent enough

[StanSP]

 

[Donut]

Neymar is world class. Yes he play acts, but why was the Mexican stand anywhere near him anyway? he was just trying to do the sly stamp on someone pretend not to know what he was doing thing.

So it was rubbish from both of them but needless from the Mexican too.

Secondly, whats the point in comparing Neymar to Busquets and Godin in a so called "level below"? they have completely different roles on the field, at least compare apples to apples.

There arent many, if any left sided inside forwards that are on Neymars level, diving or not.

Brazil have the complete package too, enough creativity to score goals, mixed with solidarity at the back.

And Kitchandro, youre a salad. Not everyone hates Brazil, you just happen to hate everything, thats your issue.

[Dan]

I think Brazil win this tournament at a canter to be honest. Tite's done a fantastic job so far.

[Jattdogg]

Twitter rips Neymar after Brazilian appears to oversell injury
https://www.thescore.com/worldcup/news/1565793

 

Lol

 

I cant stand his theatrics and wouldn't be surprised if someone snaps neymars leg one of these days.

[Samilktray]

4 hours ago, Arriba Los Zorros said:

To name a few I'd rate higher, Obviously Ronaldo and Messi. Then you have the likes of Modric, Godín, Suarez, Busquets, De Bruyne, Aguero, Kroos who I think are world class. Neymar is for me in a category below with the likes of Mané, Marcelo, De Gea, Muller, Kompany, Robben who are stand out but not elite because their games have shortcomings and not consistent enough

This post is prime foxestalk

 

In reality Neymar is the only player coming close to Ronaldo & Messi but you keep believing these lies you melon

[Donut]

It was more or less just a collection of random names in any position.

[Arriba Los Zorros]

6 hours ago, Samilktray said:

This post is prime foxestalk

 

In reality Neymar is the only player coming close to Ronaldo & Messi but you keep believing these lies you melon

No way is he a better player than someone like Kevin De Bruyne or Luka Modric! Sorry but I fail to see what is elite about Neymars football other than the time he spends thinking about his hair and his diving ability. 

[Bob Weasel Fox]

Neymar is a fantastic talent and for me the best player at the World Cup but his antics are really pissing me off

 

Brazil are known for flair and quality not diving and rolling around

 

pathetic Delli Ali style cheating