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Rare episode! Neymar reacts to refereeing and even praises đ
TL;DR
Neymar praised the refereeing performance of Rafael Rodrigo Klein after initially complaining during the match between Santos and Atlético-MG. He highlighted the importance of referees managing games effectively to earn players' respect.
Rare episode! Neymar reacts to refereeing and even praises đ
After complaining on the field, Neymar took to social media to talk about the refereeing and even offer a...compliment!
The No. 10 made the comment in response to the performance of the team led by Rafael Rodrigo Klein in the match between Santos and Atlético-MG.
This is what a referee who knows how to manage a game looks like, explaining the plays...because weâre in the heat of the moment, we want to win and all that. And if the referee is smart, he can earn the respect of everyone on the field
Neymar, in a comment on social media
The praise came in response to a video in which he appears listening to assistant referee Victor Imazu explain the disallowed goal scored by Gabigol in the first half of the match.
The Santos forward found the net after the ball touched his arm.
The refereeing decision sparked major complaints from the players and Peixeâs coaching staff.
However, the rules state that the play must be disallowed if the scorer touched the ball with his arm, even if it was close to his body and the contact was unintentional.
In Neymarâs last match, against Remo, he criticized the refereeing precisely because of the lack of dialogue during the game.
"You couldnât even talk to him because he ignored you, turned his back. Heâs the kind of referee who wants to be the star of the game, who shows a huge lack of respect toward all the players. It wasnât just with me, it was with the Remo players too. He doesnât want to talk, doesnât want any conversation," he said after the match.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in đ§đ· here.
Q&A
What did Neymar say about the referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein?
Neymar complimented Rafael Rodrigo Klein for effectively managing the game and explained that a smart referee can earn the respect of players.
Why did Neymar initially complain during the Santos vs Atlético-MG match?
Neymar complained during the match due to the intensity of the game and the desire to win, which often leads to heightened emotions on the field.
How did Neymar express his thoughts on social media after the match?
Neymar took to social media to share his thoughts on the refereeing, acknowledging Klein's performance and the challenges referees face during heated moments in a match.
