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Neymar's World Cup flopping gets mocked in KFC commercial in South Africa

Source: USA Today
July 6, 2018 at 09:35
But that isn't really what's dominating the conversation around the team.


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With Argentina, Germany and Spain all already eliminated, Brazil is among the last teams standing among the World Cup heavyweights. 

But that isn't really what's dominating the conversation around the team.

Instead, it's Neymar, and not because he has scored two goals, assisted on another and been an integral part of his team's success so far in Russia. 

Neymar's elaborate diving has been infuriating to watch, and has drawn strong criticism from former players and an opposing coach.

How ridiculous has Neymar's flopping been at this World Cup? The Guardianreports that Neymar has spent 13 minutes and 50 seconds either lying or rolling on the ground during this World Cup. That seems like a lot.

Well, KFC of South Africa put a hilarious twist on Neymar's antics. First, you have to watch this epic Neymar flop in Brazil's 2

Now, watch this delicious bit of marketing.

The world eagerly waits to see what sort of on-field injury embellishment Neymar might have in store for sports fans against Belgium on Friday.

Protective of Neymar: Brazil is in full-on 'coddling' mode

Rogers: Neymar is an embarrassment to soccer

More: Swiss youth soccer team roasts Neymar with flopping drill

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