Former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello criticizes Neymar's annoying attitude of diving

Head Coach of the Russia’s national football team Capello has expressed his opinions over Barcelona star Neymar.

Fabio Capello is no stranger to the intense rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, having managed Real Madrid once himself. Following Madrid’s 3-1 win over the Catalans, the Russia Head Coach commented on Neymar and his antics on the pitch.

"Neymar is a great striker, but I hate that a player of his level has to fall to the ground every time you touch him,” Capello told Fox Sports Italy as quoted by Goal.

“He has a very annoying attitude,” he adds.

Earlier, Brazilian legend Pele accused the Barcelona forward of falling to the ground in the hope of winning free-kicks too easily.

“I think Neymar looks to create fouls and situations that aren’t there,” Pele told ESPN. “He also had the same problem at Santos. He has improved a lot in that aspect though because things are different in Europe. Football is a harder, more physical game there. It’s a great chance for him to grow as a player.”

Neymar was the fourth most-fouled player in La Liga last season.