Neymar may have built himself a reputation as a prolific diver in some quarters, but the Brazilian showed a touch of class following PSG's defeat by Liverpool on Tuesday evening.
The PSG forward was far from his best at Anfield and watched his international team-mate Roberto Firmino come off the bench to score a late winner for the home side.
Crossing paths in the media's mixed zone, Neymar interrupted Firmino's post-match interview to say congratulations for his display. The pair embraced before Neymar continued his journey towards the exit door.
Speaking in Portuguese, Neymar is heard saying: 'Congratulations, you played great.'
It was a touching moment that will do wonders to rebuild Neymar's damaged reputation following his antics at this summer's World Cup. The £198million man was ridiculed for feigning serious injury almost every time he suffered a foul.
Pictures of him writhing in agony quickly became the subject of myriad memes and the 'Neymar Challenge', where people fall to the floor in apparent agony in public spaces, briefly became an internet sensation.
The perception that Neymar is a soft touch could not be different to the character that Firmino has cut for himself. Indeed, the Liverpool striker scored the winning goal despite suffering a freak eye injury against Tottenham last weekend.
While tussling for the ball, Jan Vertonghen's finger actually breached Firmino's eyelid and the resulting damage forced him out of the game. He was not expected to play a part in Tuesday's Champions League tie, but ended up contributing from the bench.
Jurgen Klopp, who feared his star striker would not be fit to play following the eye injury, says his goal and celebration, in which he covered his afflicted eye, showed plenty of character.
Klopp said: 'I loved his goal celebration. To come off the bench after his injury at the weekend is incredible really. I can't say enough good things about Bobby.'
The win over PSG saw Liverpool top their Champions League group as Napoli drew with Red Star Belgrade in the other match. In what many are calling the 'group of death', last year's finalists are already looking good to make it to the knockout rounds.
chescomomen
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Heartoffootball-1234
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neymar know how to react after defeat also he really respect every footballers and his country fellow teammates be like njr I love njrvand will . Haters keep hating but I wil ramain njr fan forever.
BibashDhakal
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neymar is great there is no doubt about it.yeah he was not much of a good yesterday but he has been giving all. He had some rough time but he will come tough.Abd i like the way he congrats firmino, as a brazilian captain he did great.💪 But we played well and deserve to win.YNWA.
Nesaiknruy
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You know what, Yesterday was the first time I've had so much respect for Neymar. He may not have been a big factor in the game but he treated his opponents with caution and showed respect on the pitch and believe it or not, I didn't see a single dive from him in the match so he's upping his game. Will definitely be an even more amazing player in the future... I prefer a Neymar that's kept quiet but plays the fair way rather than a cheating Neymar any day. He did his thing and even in his worst game got an assist.
madcow
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Enemies on pitch but friends off pitch. This should be the way for football. Neymar have shown a touch of class with what he did and for that he shall get my salute. Firmino on the other hand was a beast and the final goal was placed perfectly! Really should be the number 9 for Brazil ahead of Jesus. Liverpool also showed that they are not about Mo Salah. Liverpool this season is good all round and even the non 1st XI players are stepping up. They will definitely do well under a superb manager Klopp!
Elsa98
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Brazilians..