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Pele Explains Why Neymar's 'Image Became Negative'; Says He's Talked to PSG Star

Brazil icon Pele has said Neymar must change his "negative image" and said he has offered the Paris Saint-Germain star advice on how to do so.

While Neymar is rated as one of the most gifted players in the world, he's often infuriated fans with some of his antics—most notably the number of times he hits the floor after being on the end of minimal contact.

Pele, who won the FIFA World Cup three times with the Selecao, said that if the PSG man is to reach the summit of the sport, that's something he needs to eradicate from his game, per Canal+ (h/t Goal):

"I always said that Neymar will become a great player.