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'He is a human being' - tearful Neymar backed by Brazil coach Tite

The PSG star was denied a penalty against Costa Rica by VAR, but his national team boss feels the decision should not have been overturned

Neymar has been offered support by his coach Tite after the Brazil star was seen crying at the end of the 2-0 victory over Costa Rica.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward was involved in a controversial incident in the second half when he was awarded a penalty, only for it to be overturned following a VAR intervention.

Neymar went to ground when tussling for the ball with Giancarlo Gonzalez, when the game was still goalless, with referee Bjorn Kuipers going back on his original decision after replays suggested the forward had tumbled too easily .