Why Does Everyone Hate Neymar?

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In today's Champion's League semifinal match between Paris St. Germain and Manchester City, one player in particular will be heavily scrutinized and critiqued -- PSG's Brazilian superstar, Neymar. For years, he has dazzled the soccer world with his incredible skills, and simultaneously enraged many fans and opponents with his over-the-top antics. The Athletic's Jack Lang, who has written extensively about Brazilian soccer, joins us today to talk about how Neymar became one of the most polarizing players in history, what's at stake for him in today's highly anticipated match, and why much of the hatred directed toward Neymar -- particularly from British soccer fans -- is misguided.

Read Jack Lang's story about why you might want to rethink the way you feel about Neymar:

https://theathletic.com/2518636/2021/04/14/seriously-what-is-it-that-makes-you-hate-neymar/

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