Neymar has been warned that his reputation will continue to tumble if he remains steadfast in his decision to listen to the advice of his father, Neymar Snr.
The Paris Saint-Germain star uses Neymar Snr as his agent, with the 54-year-old playing a pivotal role in the deals that saw his son first leave Santos for Barcelona and his subsequent world-record transfer to PSG.
Neymar is again at the centre of transfer rumours linking him with a return to Camp Nou two years on from his move to the French capital, though should he depart he will do with his standing within the game having been diminished.