Neymar and Edinson Cavani have clashed again (Picture: Getty)

Neymar has once again irked the Paris Saint-Germain faithful despite putting in a five-star display against Dijon that included four goals from the Brazilian.

The Parc des Princes crowd witnessed a masterclass from Neymar as he set up two goals and scored another four in the 8-0 rout against Dijon.

But Neymar was the subject of fierce boos from the home support in the 82nd minute when he refused to allow Edinson Cavani to take a penalty.

Cavani’s goal earlier in the game had drawn him level with PSG’s all-time top goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and a second strike would have made the Uruguayan the undisputed goal king of Paris.




The forward was also the man to win the penalty after he was fouled in the box by Cedric Yambere.

Despite the Paris crowd screaming for Cavani to have his moment, Neymar pulled rank and converted the penalty himself to grab his fourth goal of the night.

Cavani made history earlier in the game (Picture: EPA)

But Neymar refused to allow him to break the goalscoring record (Picture: Getty)

Neymar’s celebration was short, but he was high-fived by Cavani as the crowd continued to voice their displeasure at his selfishness.

PSG fans chanted ‘Cavani, Cavani’ as Neymar took the penalty, which seemed to upset the Brazil international.

It is not the first time the relationship between Cavani and Neymar has caused controversy with reports earlier in the season claiming the attacking duo had had a serious falling out.

PSG fans booing Neymar for not allowing Edinson Cavani to take a penalty that would make him the club’s all-time leading scorer. pic.twitter.com/UxyQhMOsbk — Sam (@VintageKIopp) January 17, 2018

Despite the boos, there was no ill feeling between the pair (Picture: Getty)

Like against Dijon, it was the issue of penalty and free-kick duties that came between the pair with Neymar and Cavani visibly arguing with one another during one game.

Cavani remains on 156 goals in all competitions for PSG, but with his side eleven points clear at the top of Ligue 1 and yet to be beaten this season in the league, there will be plenty of opportunities for the attacker to break the record.

Neymar also reached a milestone against Dijon as his first assist made him the first player in any of Europe’s top five leagues to provide ten assists this campaign.

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83' – ⚽️ Neymar put on a show as he scored four goals in PSG's 8-0 win over Dijon. ? pic.twitter.com/WaotwSzSRO — Goal (@goal) January 17, 2018