ALBAWABA - A video allegedly showing Brazilian footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, simply known as Neymar, being embarrassed after being followed by fans to the bathroom, where they took pictures and videos of him, circulated online in the past few hours.
While Neymar was celebrating his call-up for the World Cup, the football player was reportedly followed and filmed by his fans all the way to the restroom.
The clip allegedly shows the player half-naked inside the bathroom while tens of cameras were pointing at him.
In the alleged footage, Neymar, who was wearing the national Brazilian football team t-shirt, glasses and a cap, was desperately trying to avoid the fans' camera lenses, but to no avail.
Neymar Jr joins World Cup 2026:
Brazil's top footballer Neymar jr was brought to tears after hearing his name included in Brazil's 26-man World Cup squad, sealing his return to the national team after more than two years away.
The injury-hit superstar received the biggest reaction as coach Carlo Ancelotti announced Brazil's squad for the upcoming World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first time ever with the participation of 48 teams.
The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and will be played at 11 sites.
Was Neymar caught half-naked in the bathroom?
A fact-check website said that the video, which gained millions of views within hours, does not show the Brazilian footballer. However, it shows his lookalike Eigon Oliver, who is popular online for closely resembling the player.
Oliver runs the Instagram account @sosiadoney and often shares videos copying Neymar’s style, looks, and public appearances, leaving fans confused.
