'Neymar needs an Oscar and a haircut'- Twitter trolls striker for 'falling' during Brazil v/s Costa Rica match

Neymar was roasted by social media on Tuesday for his performance during Brazil's match against Costa Rica on Friday. Neymar did score a goal for his side as they beat Costa Rica 2-0 but his peformance was far from perfect.

Neymar led the Brazil attack and tried hard to create a breakthorugh. However, he was handled well by the Costa Rica defense. The marking saw the Brazil star being tackled again and again. 

Neymar had almost earned a penalty for his side when he fell in the box late in the second half. However, the VAR replay showed that there was no dangerous challenger and Costa Rica were given a reprieve. 

However, there were people who didn’t seem to be too convinced with Neymar's on-field antics.

It does seem that Brazil's opponents have done their homework against their star striker Neymar. The tactic of roughing up the 26-year old every time saw him fouled 10 times during the match against Switzerland.

No single player has been fouled more in a World Cup match since Alan Shearer against Tunisia in France 1998. In that game the former Newcastle United hitman was fouled 11 times.

However, Switzerland's Stephan Lichtsteiner had accused Neymar of continually 'falling down' in draw against Brazil and winning frequent free-kicks by diving.

Many on social media also made fun of Neymar for 'falling' too mauch. 

Here are some of the reactions:

Neymar is more likely to win an Emmy or an Oscar than the Ballon D'Or at this rate #Russia2018 #BRACOS

— The Monkey Nuts (@TheMonkiNuts) June 22, 2018

Neymar should’ve gotten both a card and an Oscar for that performance #BRACRC

— Keep The Same Energy (@SHerimbi) June 22, 2018

Things Neymar Jr needs after tonight

-At least 6 Oscars for falling over
-A haircut

— Nishav Govind (@vahsiN) June 17, 2018

Congrats to Brazil - Neymar just won an Oscar #WorldCup2018

— Jen Shepard (@jenshepardn7) June 22, 2018

If Mastercard had offered to donate meals for every time Neymar dives, they'd have almost single-handedly ended third world hunger. #BRACRC

— Pundamentalism (@Pundamentalism) June 22, 2018

Neymar need to STOP!!!! Man falls for everything even when breeze hits him.. #BRACRC

— Sangi (@I_am_sangi3) June 22, 2018

Neymar gets near the ball and it becomes a wrestling match

— Andressa Falcao (@andiiefalcao) June 22, 2018

That Neymar goes down quicker than a quare one on Leeson Street.

— Gary Doyle (@Smeggerno1) June 22, 2018

@neymarjr is just a diving superstar. #BRAxCRC

— lindile sifile (@LindileSifile) June 22, 2018

Neymar today spending more time laying on the ground than running #BRAxCRC pic.twitter.com/nCljxTXi6J

— Ali Terakme (@terakme11) June 22, 2018

I am all for Brazil winning this game, but if there was a drinking game that involved taking a vodka shot for every time Neymar fell, I'd be f*cked right now #BRACRC

— justanordinarydude. (@whothef_isq) June 22, 2018

Neymar against Switzerland https://t.co/tsjtMJD3v1

— Darsh Rajendra (@Darsh_16_) June 17, 2018

Neymar finally scored in the 90+7 minute after Coutinho has given Brazil the lead six minutes ago.

Brazil play Serbia on June 27