“Crybaby”: the legend of striker van Basten shoots against Neymar – Football – International

“Neymar is a real crybaby, he’s always provocative,” said the legend of striker Marco van Basten, clear words for the Brazilian superstar when he was a television expert for “Ziggo Sport” in the 0-0 between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Reims was in action.

“One second he’s fooling someone and the next he’s playing the victim again.”

In addition, the PSG striker is said to be overly protected by the referees: “There is no permission to touch him. I would applaud if anyone really cared about him.”

For van Basten, who had his heyday at Milan and was crowned European champion with Oranje in 1988, the nobleman is simply “an unbearable person on the pitch”.

Neymar’s sometimes melodramatic playing style has long been a thorn in the Dutchman’s side. “It makes too many fuss. It’s not a good attitude! It’s best to always do your best. Neymar should understand that too,” van Basten said after the 2014 World Cup.