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Neymar shows his answer to body shaming on Instagram, presents his stomach and sends a strong message against critics who are committed to fitness.
Photos of Neymar taken during a party for Brazilian football legend Romario's 58th birthday caused a stir on social media such as Instagram and TikTok, as well as press reports.
The accusation: The star striker, who has been injured since October 2023, could be overweight.
But Neymar, who is known for his skill on the field, did not let the criticism sit.
The superstar recently separated from his girlfriend Bruna.
Neymar's answer: A clear statement on Instagram
The Brazilian record scorer, who is currently under contract with Club Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, took to Instagram to give his perspective.
With a video in which he lifted his T-shirt to show his stomach and a subsequent middle finger to his critics, Neymar made his stance clear: he does not see himself as "fat" and challenges his critics to share their opinions reconsider or withdraw.
Commitment to fitness: Neymar in training for an early comeback
In another Instagram story, Neymar demonstrated that he is actively working on his fitness.
Sharing pictures from the gym and strength training with a fitness coach highlights his commitment to staying in shape and recovering from his knee injury.
The message is clear: Neymar is determined to come back stronger than ever.
Neymar has not played a game since his injury in October.
Speculation about his comeback remains high, but the superstar and his doctors are looking ahead.
With a possible comeback not until August, Neymar has plenty of time to fully recover and further improve his fitness.
In his last international match for Brazil, Neymar had popcorn thrown at him, and he also wants to do his best for the national team.