Photos: Social media users mocked Neymar for his acrobatics in the #BRACRC match! #Russia2018 #WorldCup

Neymar is the latest player to become a World Cup meme after his spectacular backwards dive against Costa Rica only narrowly failed to win his side a penalty.

The Brazil star went down easily in the penalty area after barely even a tug from defenders, flopping on his back to claim a foul with 12 minutes left. Referee Bjorn Kuipers was initially convinced and pointed to the spot, but after consulting the VAR screen he reversed his decision. Social media users mocked Neymar for his acrobatics after he seemed to appeal for the penalty before he had even finished falling to the floor.
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And here's 'Neymar's pet'. #worldcup pic.twitter.com/EKQtEO199G

— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) June 22, 2018

That dive deserves an @TheAcademy award! #Neymar #BRACRC pic.twitter.com/r1bzsj1DmY

— Hannah Whittle (@HannahJWhittle) June 22, 2018

Action replay of Neymar going down for the penalty appeal.#BRACRC pic.twitter.com/4xUgg0JsOg

— Football Super Tips (@FootySuperTips) June 22, 2018

Replay of Neymar's 'foul'. #BRACRC pic.twitter.com/GE96qdNz3T

— Oddschecker (@Oddschecker) June 22, 2018

Neymar looking for a penalty... #BRACRC pic.twitter.com/BsBxudwByh

— James Brown (@avantbrown) June 22, 2018