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Neymar's father launches impassioned defence of PSG star over diving criticisms

Neymar's father has hit out at the rough treatment his son has received on and off the field after the Paris Saint-Germain star's latest injury setback.

The Brazil forward limped out of Wednesday's Coupe de France win over Strasbourg after a strong challenge from Moataz Zemzemi.

It was later confirmed that Neymar, who appeared upset as he left the pitch, had suffered a "painful recurrence" of the foot issue that sidelined him for almost three months last year.

The former Barcelona forward was often been criticised for going to ground too easily, with Pele having claimed that the 26-year-old's apparent theatrics have become difficult to defend.