Neymar dive confession: BBC News Review

One of Brazil's star players - Neymar - was criticised by many during the World Cup because he seemed to react very dramatically after being fouled. Now he's admitted that at times he did indeed 'exaggerate' his reactions. He also defended himself by saying that he suffered a lot on the pitch - meaning he got fouled a lot. Neil and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.
Learn about the language the world's media is using to report this story.
Key words and phrases:
faking
pretending something is real
• Faking illness to miss an exam can get you in serious trouble.
• He was sent to prison for faking banknotes.
confession
the act of admitting you did something wrong
• His murder confession led to a short trial.
• Rob's confession to biscuit theft came as no surprise to anyone.
come back to haunt (someone)
return as a problem for a long time
• That photo from the Christmas party has come back to haunt Carlos.
• Don't say anything on social media that might come back to haunt you.
You can test your understanding here www.bbc.co.uk/l...
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Hi! I am a Brazilian girl too and it would be very nice having more news about our country. Amazing job👏🏻

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[@almasospanov536]

You always mention Rob stealing bisquits, is he really that much obsessed with bisquits?

[@bbclearningenglish]

Yes he is!

[@moisesrocha9250]

I'm Brazilian and I felt so embarrassed by Neymar's behavior during World Cup. Fortunately, he came clean. He looked like a crybaby.

I share your feelings, bro

[@bbclearningenglish]

'crybaby' - a great word meaning someone who cries too much or cries about everything!

[@StudioofEnglish]

'Come back to haunt' is certainly a good expression!

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Many examples in songs. One of my favourites is the first verse of the song 'I'm a Believer' by The Monkeys (later recorded by Smash Mouth), that says: I thought love was only true in fairy tales Meant for someone else but not for me Love was out to get me That's the way it seemed Disappointment haunted all of my dreams

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Thank you.

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[@roxytana717]

actually a new word for me was Dive since i didn't know it was used in soccer to say someone pretends to fall.

[@ferobserver9768]

Biscuit’s problem in your workplace seems involving with complicated interactions.......

[@EngVlog]

Brazilian star Neymar has shown his skills on the field during the World Cup, but he's also displayed his acting skills. Very useful video. Thanks BBC Learning English.

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We're glad you found it useful.

[@IzmirAbreu]

That's because he is dating a famous brazilian actress :)

[@reconnect3342]

Thanks

[@vinyciuszevedo]

Neymar is a huge shame for Brazil.

[@ClaudiaRodrigues-pr1mg]

More brazillian news, please. I'm brazillian =)

[@hudsonrodrigues2190]

Cláudia Rodrigues I agree.

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Hi Cláudia. I'm brazillian too. Where do you live?

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Catherine's accent is sweet and difficult to imitate...

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I have tell you a one thing BBC, "THANK YOU"

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Really helpful.

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Thanks a lot. U r great!

[@rascalboy8899]

Good topic.

[@MohamedKuna]

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[@言って-x1e]

Everyone’s known it for a long time. Don’t need him to confess.

[@huutainguyen8448]

ahihi, neymar's behaviors was the reason why i stopped supporting Brazil

[@diegato1983]

Where are the subtitles?

[@professorofsprituality]

Great

[@Cflixs]

Keep it friends

[@carlos-9475]

I have to make a confession: I don't allow myself missing a single episode of this program! (Or should I say... don't allow myself to miss... 🤔)

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[@beyzadepasa9256]

Still speaking fast

[@charlescastro8958]

I'm also brazilian, and feel sorry for his bad behaviour. I love London, been there, but never been to BBC buiding, such a shame.

[@humbertopieronineto8019]

Don't worry about him, because he is already feeling the pinch. I myself am a Santos FC supporter. But since he started his career as a professional, in 2009, I can't stand this kind of behavior. And that's a pity because he is a talented footballer.

[@Englishaccordingly98]

M getting addicted to BBC learning english... don't know why...

[@lucianapimenta9602]

Fake is bad.

[@ahmedmagdy7580]

Absence of dan from this programme may come back to haunt both Neil&Catherine.😅. Where is dan ??!?

[@bbclearningenglish]

Don't worry, he'll be back!

[@jacquesdesaedeleir887]

I like Dan, but I also like Neil and Catherine of course! Jacques De Saedeleir

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Best

[@romiagua2746]

Pegou muito mal a atividade deste futibolista, sem saída o recurso foi confessar o que todos já sabiam. ⚽

[@almasospanov536]

News review topic about Neymar's diving???😂😂 I couldn't possibly think about this, I am just guffawing 🤣🤣🤣 by the way he spent 15 minutes simulating and lying on the pitch in the world cup

[@maje9448]

Nice

[@nganhanghocvien3816]

I am a beginner and it's better to have engsub :)) thanks

[@adrianarodrigues3420]

This player does not represent the strength of the Brazilian people. He's fake.

[@joaopedrocastilhodavanco624]

Neymar is the best player on the world