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'Neymar doesn't dive at the restaurant either!' - Meunier defends PSG star & says he warrants his huge salary

The Belgian ranks his ex-team-mate alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as one of the most charismatic players in the game

Thomas Meunier has jumped to the defence of divisive Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, insisting that the Brazilian warrants his huge salary.

Neymar is widely regarded as one of the most talented players of his generation, having enjoyed unprecedented success at Barcelona before being snapped up for a world-record €222 million (£192m/$272m) fee by PSG in 2017.

The 28-year-old has added more silverware to his glittering CV at Parc des Princes, but has also faced regular criticism for his perceived lack of commitment and penchant for unnecessary theatrics, with it suggested that he has failed to live up to his full potential.