Former Real Madrid and Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has admitted that he doesn't enjoy some of Neymar's more controversial antics on the pitch.
Throughout his career, the Brazilian forward has built up a reputation for what some believe to be unsportsmanlike behaviour.
"For me he is not a good example to follow," Del Bosque told Mundo Deportivo.
"And for the record, I do believe he is a fantastic player.
"He's definitely in my list for top five players in the world.
"But on the pitch he cheats and fakes too much."
With the world being brought to its knees by the COVID-19 pandemic, Del Bosque believes there are lessons to be learnt by everyone, especially when it comes to politics.
"It is teaching everyone that nobody knows everything or needs to have an opinion on everything," said Del Bosque.
"It is mean to try to make political gains out of this very serious situation, with so many deaths."
The sporting world has also been brought to its knees by the current pandemic but Del Bosque is adamant that the current 2019/20 season must be played out until end.
"The domestic leagues must finish," Del Bosque said.
"There must be champions, relegations, promotions, and so on.
"The seasons must be completed above all else."
Harsh9
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Yes ..No doubt..Neymar is a Very Fantastic player ..but His Diving...It's too much...But this Season..He Has Not dived more...
Hesiorsuy
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I hardly ever saw a player fouled, kicked deliberately or accidentally and kept going, in modern football. They all fall, or even roll over in imaginary agony. Ronaldo, Messi, Suarez, Aguero, Sterling, and others do the same. But all they talk about is just Neymar. I guess he fouls and injures himself.
Amirrezart
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He does but if u have played football yourself you can see when u dont lay down on the ground after you are hit by a player they think you are put of steel and will proceed until your bones are broken! Same happened to hazard he never dives and that is why they always get him injured
jaazibshah
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And that’s the thing why Neymar is so special !!! He shows his worst and his best and still he’s called a diver or cheater ! We should all respect him for his work and his effort on the pitch too !