Pelé has said that Neymar sometimes dives on the pitch. "He also had the same problem at Santos. I think he looks to create fouls and situations that aren't there. He has improved a lot in that aspect though because things are different in Europe," he told ESPN.

According to Pelé, the player's progress at Barcelona will benefit the Brazilian national team: "Football is a harder, more physical game in Europe. It's a great experience for him to grow as a player."

In any case, the Brazil legend appeared "slightly concerned by the pressure on Neymar: "The World Cup is a tournament, it isn't just one game. Everybody expects him to win it for Brazil and that's very dangerous for him," he warned.