Fans Criticize Neymar's Physique After He Was Spotted Looking Big While On Holiday
- Neymar has come under immense criticisms from fans after a photo of him on holiday went viral on social media
- The 29-year-old was looking overweight as supporters were left unimpressed with his current physique as a player
- The Paris Saint-Germain forward represented his country Brazil at Copa America and helped them reach the finals
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Neymar was spotted looking overweight while enjoying his summer holiday and fans have been critical about his current looks, Sport Bible, Marca.
The 29-year-old helped Brazil reach the finals of Copa America but failed to retain the title as they lost to Argentina in the final.
The former Barcelona star is yet to return to training with Paris Saint-Germain as well as most players that played in the Copa and Euro 2020.
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PSG lost their Trophee des Champions a version of the Super Cup to Ligue 1 winners lost with a weak squad.
However, with Neymar currently enjoying his summer vacation, fans are unimpressed with what they saw after his photo went viral on social media.
The supporters believe Neymar is not maintaining the ideal physique of a footballer playing at top-flight level.
Fans reaction to Neymar's new look
One fan compared Neymar with Messi who is also on holiday as he said:
"Neymar wanted to get out of Messi's shadow? Look at him now.
"He ruined himself, if he had stayed with Barcelona we would have won 1-2 more UCL.
Another added:
"They are really taking good care of Neymar in Paris.
"Enough good food."
The third fan compared Neymar's Barca's photo with his current PSG pix and said:
"Neymar from $PSG is Barcelona a fork?"
A fourth said:
"I see Neymar is copying the look of his idol, R9 Ronaldo."
Meanwhile, Briefly News had earlier reported that Neymar showed off the good life with his expensive helicopter.
Neymar has pushed the Copa America disappointment behind him as the Paris Saint Germain superstar is currently enjoying his summer break at an unknown destination as of the time of this publication.
The forward failed to help Brazil avoid defeat to Argentina in the final of the summer competition earlier this month as Angel di Maria's lone strike handing Lionel Scaloni's men the title in the end.
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