Neymar Brazil vs Mexico

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Watch: Neymar’s play-acting takes centre-stage once again [video]

Football’s biggest drama queen in action…

Neymar Brazil vs Mexico

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Neymar was at it again during Brazil’s 2-0 win over Mexico on Monday evening, as his less-than-convincing acting skills got football fans’ blood boiling.

In the 70th minute of the game, the divisive striker was bundled off the ball and over the touchline. When a Mexico player went to retrieve the ball, his foot made some very light contact on Neymar’s ankle. Queue the hysterics…

His tantrum – like that of a toddler being told that they can’t watch another episode of Peppa Pig – was everything Eric Cantona called him out for this weekend.

He rolled around, clutching his ankle and, at one point, appeared to sob.

The prima donna required a few minutes of treatment – quite convenient, considering his side were defending a 1-0 lead at that point – before making a miraculous recovery.

He soon sprang to his feet and sprinted towards Mexico’s goal to set up Roberto Firmino for the final say, making it 2-0 in the 88th-minute. Some medical team Brazil have got there, right?

Watch Neymar’s “injury” during Brazil vs Mexico here

How fans reacted to Neymar’s sub-standard acting: