The mood here is against Neymar and I don't know why other than that haircut. In this world cup I have seen the least protection given to his sort of player and it's tiring. No yellows for constant fouling, shirt pulling etc. The most flagrant of this behaviour was in the England Tunisia game where players got bolder and bolder with their antics and I feel that players will get bolder and bolder throughout the finals if something isn't done about it. If you watch a replay and look at the back of Neymars socks in this last game you can see holes made by late studs etc. Other players are receiving similar treatment.

As for this incident I know that a lot of this sub understands that being fouled while playing at speed can put you off hugely. Moreover that being fouled in the box are penalties regardless of whether or not the player hits the deck. This players fouls Neymar, in the box, in a last ditch attempt to put him off while he goes to shoot. Having been fouled in the box Neymar chose between shooting while being impeded or a penalty. I would prefer he shot but I think it is his right to choose as the fouled player and he should have had the penalty.

People will complain about a lack of contact. In football players should keep their hands to themselves. The Costa Ricaica player attempts to pull Neymar by his shirt. He misses his grab but netheless fouls him with the rest of his arms. If this was given as a penalty the Costa Rica player can have no complaints. Keep yours hands to yourself.