While Brazil will be without PSG star Neymar for at least the rest of the group stage, there was a Neymar present for Monday’s Group G matchup with Switzerland at Stadium 974.
It just wasn’t THE Neymar.
We’ve seen quite a few sports doppelgängers in the stands over the years. Whether it be Fake Klay or Fake Andy Reid, the impersonations are usually easy to distinguish from the actual subjects.
The same can’t be said for the Fake Neymar over in Qatar. The guy — who had an uncanny resemblance to Neymar along with what appeared to be the same tattoos — had an entire section of the stadium fooled. This was the scene as Fake Neymar was spotted in the stands — security detail and all.
Oh look, there's Neymar definitely in the stands at the Brazil game 😏😅 pic.twitter.com/HAwYh08Xz7
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 28, 2022
Those Brazil fans really thought the real Neymar was taking in the match with them. But the Nike shoes were a pretty blatant giveaway as Neymar is a Puma athlete.
Umm, @neymarjr just casually taking in the action from the stands here at 974 😮😎🇧🇷 #BRASUI #FIFAWorldCup #Neymar pic.twitter.com/MHnQ7lN7tc
— Sarah Widera (@SarahWidera) November 28, 2022
Imagine going through the effort to copy Neymar’s tattoos but mess up the shoe sponsor — that’s wild.
Still fans thought the effort was great, and it was. The dude looks like Neymar!