Why Neymar Might Be Facing Criticism Over a Single Instagram like

• He is being criticized for liking a post on Instagram about Mbappe leaving PSG
• He blames the ego of a certain Frenchman for the club’s problems
• Mbappe signed with Real Madrid two weeks ago

Neymar might be facing criticism by PSG fans for liking a post on Instagram,  about Mbappe leaving PSG for Real Madrid. Mbappe informed PSG that he will not be extending his contract beyond the end of the season as he has signed with Real Madrid and the like has solicited reactions from fans.

This post solicited reactions from fans especially when former PSG player Neymar liked it. He faced criticism from fans telling him that he felt bad since he never helped the club win the Champions League.

In his defence, Neymar said that he blames the ego of a certain French man for the Problems of the club. Mbappe and Neymar were both teammates at the club.

Currently sidelined with a knee injury while playing for Saudi Pro League team Al Hilal, Neymar has taken the opportunity to subtly criticize his former club and teammate. Neymar played for PSG for six seasons and during his tenure, he appeared in 173 matches scoring 118 goals.

Neymar was signed by PSG for $ 239 million from Barcelona in 2017. PSG’s main aim when signing him was for European greatness and winning the Champions League but despite the massive investment, the club never won the Champions League.

Neymar Biography

Neymar da Silva Santos Junior was born on February 5 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. His father, a former professional footballer, recognized his son’s talent guiding him through street football and futsal matches.

Neymar. Photo/Eurosport

At the age of eleven, the player joined Santos FC’s youth system and his performance led the European clubs to fight for him and Barcelona secured his transfer for a record-breaking fee. After four seasons with Barcelona, he moved to Paris with another hit record from Paris Saint-Germain. Where he continued to entertain, leading the team to domestic dominance with Ligue 1 titles and Coupe de France trophies.

In August 2023, he signed with Saudi club Al-Hilal at a transfer fee of $98 million with Paris Saint-Germain, a significant price though lower than his initial move to PSG, making it the highest transfer fee ever paid by a Saudi Arabian club.

What did PSG expect from Neymar?

Neymar leaving PSG and his teammate Lionel Messi felt like the end of an era at the club as they were short of massive expectations despite massive investments in the squad. He alongside Mbappe was supposed to elevate the club to one of Europe’s super teams but the club’s status did not progress much during his time in Paris.

However, they reached the final of the Champions League in 2020 and the semi-finals in 2021, the only two seasons where Neymar managed to play regularly. The player had recurring injuries and went for an ankle operation, the club expected his recovery to put him back on track for good, unfortunately, they didn’t get a chance to enjoy the benefits after his transfer to Al-Hilal.

Neymar’s Transfer to Al-Hilal

It was not an easy task for Al-Hilal to sign Neymar as there was a huge transfer fee involved and extraordinary wages that are significantly above what European clubs are willing to pay since he is a valuable asset to any club.

Neymar. Photo/beIN SPORTS

They paid a transfer fee of $98 million to PSG and he signed a two-year contract worth $275 million per year, making him one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.

Why is Neymar facing Criticism On a Post He Liked?

Neymar likes Kylian Mbappe’s post on Instagram, about his move to Real Madrid and has solicited reactions from PSG fans. The content of the post he liked could be controversial or offensive, leading people to associate Neymar with its message by liking it.

Mbappe could have been involved in something controversial and by  Neymar liking his post, he was seen to be endorsing his actions, which triggered the fans’ criticism.