Neymar slams critics for calling him 'Cry Baby' after getting injured in French Cup match

Defending Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a major setback in French Cup clash against Caen despite winning tie. game saw ar injury for Brazilian forward Neymar Jr as team prepare for a crucial few games of season, including Champions League clash against Barcelona. His time at French capital has been marred with several injuries, with several fans often labelling him a cry baby. But winger has attempted to brush off tag with an emotional Instagram post.

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Neymar to miss Barcelona vs PSG clash, fans question injury timing 

Neymar was subject to brutal fouls in Round of 64 clash of French Cup on Wednesday. former Barcelona superstar was seen limping off in 59th minute, without even waiting for official substitution. He is all set to sit out on sidelines for Barcelona vs PSG Champions League clash. But fans took to social media to question timing of his injury.

It has been an unprecedented record that PSG superstar has been away from field during his sister Rafaella's birthday in March every year. analogy isn't new; this trend was witnessed during his Barcelona days when he would purposely pick up yellow cards on occasions to get suspended in an attempt to visit his sister in Brazil. 

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Neymar's Instagram post an attempt to brush off cry baby tag?

Neymar took to Instagram to post an emotional mess on his injury, which could also be seen as an attempt to lash out at his critics. His caption, when translated read, " sadness is great, pain is immense and crying is constant. Once again I will stop for a while to do what I love most in life which is playing football."

Brazilian went on to supposedly concede that he was bored by his playing style. "It makes me sad to hear from a player, coach, commentator who say, 'He's got to catch it really', 'fall down', 'cry baby', 'spoiled', etc. It honestly makes me sad and I do t kw how long I'll hold it."

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Neymar injury update: Brazilian to sit out for four weeks 

PSG provided an official Neymar injury update. His statement read, "Neymar Jr suffered a lesion to left adductor on Wednesday evening. After analysis of clinical exams and scans, it is expected that he'll be out for around 4 weeks depending on evolution of injury."

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Im courtesy: PSG website