Criticized across the Channel for technical gestures deemed superfluous, Antony received the support of Neymar on social networks. The Parisian striker encouraged the Mancunian to continue having fun on the pitch.
The controversy swells in England. This Thursday, during Manchester United’s victory against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League (3-0), Antony (22) made his famous spinning top gesture. In a kind of prolonged oriented control, the Brazilian turns on himself, without really making any shift or difference. He also missed his pass just after his gesture.
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A fantasy moderately appreciated in England. Several Premier League legends expressed their annoyance at the player’s gestures. Paul Scholes, for example, called the gesture ” ridiculous, just to show off. It doesn’t amuse anyone, it’s not a talent, it’s just being a clown. »
“It’s good as long as it’s usefuladded his trainer Erik ten Hag. If you don’t lose the ball, that’s okay. But here, I will take it back. “The technician seemed annoyed by the gesture of his star, recruited for 100 million euros this summer.
Brazilians fight back
An opinion that Neymar tastes moderately. The Parisian, also a follower of sometimes superfluous gestures, defended his compatriot on Instagram. ” Keep it up, don’t change a thing he encouraged her. Stand up child, audacity and joy. »
The main interested party also insisted that he would continue to make this gesture. ” We are known for our art and I won’t stop doing what brought me here “, added Antony on social networks. The winger should start again against West Ham this Sunday (5:15 p.m.). For a new spin?
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