Neymar Challenge: Club Tijuana mock Brazil star after World Cup exit

Desolate: Neymar reacts after Brazil's World Cup exit
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Tom Dutton9 July 2018

Mexico's Club Tijuana have poked fun at Brazil superstar Neymar with the introduction of a new half-time challenge for fans.

The PSG forward's World Cup dream was ended by Belgium on Friday as the Selecao were beaten 2-1 in Kazan.

An own goal from Fernandinho and a fine strike from Kevin De Bruyne put the Red Devils on course for a famous win over the tournament favourites, who responded through Renato Augusto late on but could not prevent themselves being dumped out.

A desolate Neymar took in his surroundings following the full-time whistle after again failing to steer Brazil to World Cup glory. The 26-year-old was tipped to stamp his mark on the tournament and end Brazil's 16-year wait for triumph on the world stage.

But Neymar's tournament will likely be remembered more for his theatrical lunges and exagerated dives than his positive influence on a team which has failed to scale the heights expected of them.

Indeed, Neymar was mercilessly mocked with internet memes after he performed a dramatic dive in a bid to win his team a penalty in the World Cup match against Costa Rica.

Bowing out: Neymar
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Swiss broadcaster RTS worked out that the Brazil star had spent 14 minutes on the deck in his first four matches at the World Cup, and his reputation for simulation is crossing seas.

Club Tijuana in Mexico staged a half-time competition in which fans were challenged to roll half the length of the pitch.

Check out the brilliantly named 'Neymar Challenge' below...

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