I have been facing criticism since I was 13: Neymar comes out in his defence

PSG striker Neymar has come out in his own defence by lashing the media for saying he can’t take criticism. He said that he has been facing criticism since he was 13-year-old.

Brazilian football star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior popularly known as Neymar responded to media houses that says that he can’t take criticism. The PSG star took to Twitter and expressed his disappointment. He tweeted, “Oh, Really! I have been facing criticism since I was 13 years old, so I can’t refute a nonsense article that claims I no longer accept criticism. I was very silent for a long time, but if I say something I don’t agree with then I will speak up again.”

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Former Barcelona star has been criticised many times for his off-field antics or be it on-field tantrums. In addition, he has been criticised by audiences as well, last season after the champions league knock-out, Neymar got booed by the Home supporters. Even though Neymar has performed well for the Paris-Saint-German but he has failed to produce the result for which he was bought by PSG at a €222 million price tag, which made him the most expensive player of that time.  

Neymar has scored 100 goals and provided 60 assists in 144 appearances for the Ligue 1 club. Although, his last season was a complete disappointment, where he produced 13 goals in 28 appearances. 2022-23 is going to be a crucial season in his career, he has already announced retirement from his national team. After, the 2022 world cup Neymar will no longer play for Brazil.