Asprilla: Neymar belongs in Hollywood!
The former Colombia international has lashed out at Brazil captain for his role in sparking a mass brawl in Santiago
Faustino Asprilla has claimed Neymar belongs in Hollywood after his red card antics in Brazil ‘s Copa America loss to Colombia on Wednesday.
Neymar was dismissed at the end of the game in Santiago after sparking a mass brawl by driving the ball at Pablo Armero and then appearing to attempt to headbutt Jeison Murillo, who had scored the only goal of the Group C clash.
Carlos Bacca then pushed Neymar in the back, which resulted in players and officials from both benches getting involved.
Neymar later blamed Enrique Osses for his dismissal , arguing that he had been left infuriated by the referee’s “weak” officiating and double standards.
Former Colombia striker Asprilla has now weighed in, arguing in characteristically colourful fashion that the game could do without the Barcelona attacker’s theatrics.
“Neymar is a footballing lie,” the 45-year-old wrote on Twitter. “Neymar, just go to Hollywood already!”
The 23-year-old will definitely miss Brazil’s final group game against Venezuela on Sunday and could face further sanction when his dismissal is reviewed on Thursday.
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