Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti on Friday criticised Barcelona footballer Neymar for persistent diving and said he deserves an Oscar for best actor.
The Brazilian striker has drawn criticism for diving and play acting from some corners of the footballing world and Guti is the latest to join in.
"Neymar, Jordi Alba and Dani Alves exaggerate more than necessary when they need to. Neymar deserves the Oscar for best actor for the many films he has done," Guti was quoted as saying by goal.com.
Guti made close to 400 appearances for Madrid during his playing days and believes the Spanish giants can finish the season on a strong note by doing well in the Champions League.
"You have to show the fans that you can go to the end of the season. The championship is practically lost but we must try to make a good Champions League," he said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app