“Family needs a reality check” - Fans brand Neymar’s dad a ‘sicko’ as he responds controversially to PSG star's apology to pregnant partner

Football fans have reacted furiously to Neymar's father who has backed the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward after he seemingly confessed to infidelity.

The 31-year-old uploaded a post on his Instagram account on Thursday (June 21) apologising to his pregnant partner Bruna Biancardi:

"I made a mistake. I was wrong with you. I dare say that I make mistakes every day, on and off the field. But my mistakes in my personal life I resolve at home, in my privacy with my family and friends... All of this reached one of the most special people in my life."

The PSG attacker's father, Neymar Santos Sr, replied in the comments, even 'congratulating' him:

"That's it son... life always keeps on teaching us. Congratulations (love)."

This came after it was widely reported that the PSG forward had cheated on Biancardi in the last week.

However, the player's father's comment has been met with strong backlash from fans. Many think the Brazilian's father's comment is ill-judged, given the circumstances.

One fan was particularly scathing, questioning the morals of the PSG attacker's family:

"Neymar cheats on his pregnant gf, and his dad replies with “congratulations” for what? Publicly apologising? This family needs a reality check so bad!"

Another fan reacted in anger, lashing out at the Brazil international's father:

"Neymar's dad is a sicko."

Here's how Twitter reacted to Neymar's father's response to his son's apology:

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PSG star Neymar and Bruna Biancardi announced she was pregnant in April

The former Barcelona attacker already has a son, Davi Lucca, 11.

It was only two months ago that the couple were cozying up for a picture on Instagram, displaying Biancardi's baby bump.

They went public with the news that they were set to become parents with a heartwarming Instagram post. The 29-year-old wrote in the caption:

"We dream of your life. We plan your arrival and knowing that you are here to complete our love makes our days much happier. You will arrive in a beautiful family, with a brother, grandparents, uncles and aunties who already love you so much!"

The couple are believed to have first met in 2020 at a party, but the relationship was kept on a low, per Marca. However, the pair have since gone public and are set to welcome a new baby into their family.