There was an unsavoury incident at the end of the Coupe de France final when Neymar hit a fan who was insulting him as the Paris Saint-Germain players made their way up the Stade de France steps to collect their runners-up medals.
Alex Bernardo, an image consultant for the player, has spoken out about the insults that were being shouted.
"I'm not going to debate if this was the correct way to deal with the issue," Bernardo wrote in a statement published on Instagram along with the video from the fan involved.
"But it was deserved.
"He was recording as he shouted 'You're slow [Gianluigi] Buffon, I don't want your greetings [Layvin] Kurzawa, racist [Marco] Verratti, you're a bastard Neymar and need to learn how to play'.
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"These types of comments shouldn't be allowed.
"These players are heated after losing a final and an idiot provokes them.
"Doesn't he have some blame?
"I haven't read a single criticism of the fan's behaviour, which would have been deserved.
"Neymar, as always, defended his teammates.
"Who will defend the fact he defended his teammates?
"Anyone?"
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Amolka Francis
170
even if I were Neymar, by now one of his teeth could be out😂😂😂
Dihckrstz
117
when a stupid idiots insulted Patrick evra and evra kick his ass all French racist was against evra was suspended and his contract was terminated because he was a black man. the same has happened to neymar let see if he is going to be suspended as well let see the racist in league 1
Zozdouyz
103
Wasn't Evra suspended and his contract cancelled for the very same thing? I didn't see anyone defend him. oh sorry, he is black.
Gen123-
78
Neymar should come back to barca... Barca still need him According to my view He is the best in his position
Dosbcnps
75
After all these players are humans. Just imagine how you feel after loosing a final!!! It's a heated environment, right? And, when someone insults your team mates and you as well of course you get provoked. If i was Neymar i would do the same. Oh no, i would throw an extra punch just like an added extra time!!!
Fuoakopsuy
70
keep insulting the gifted footballer while he keeps counting millions. can those criticising him play in their locality?.