Neymar faces backlash after failing two rainbow flicks in viral video

Neymar is once again at the center of a social-media storm but this time, it's not because of a goal, a celebration, or a witty interview. It's because of two failed rainbow flicks that instantly went viral and ignited one of the harshest waves of criticism he has faced since returning to Santos . In a clip the 33 year old attempted back to back rainbow flicks by the corner flag... and missed both in shocking fashion.

For a player who built a global reputation on flair, creativity, and impossible tricks, the moment felt jarring and almost surreal. Neymar, the same Brazilian phenom who once embarrassed defenders across Europe with ease, suddenly looked hesitant, heavy, and far from the magician who dominated world football for a decade. And after Santos ' surprising win over Palmeiras , fans didn't hold back.

Neymar gets roasted after back to back rainbow flick fails

Neymar is back at Santos not as a superstar in his prime, but as a veteran trying to rescue his childhood club from a relegation battle. The expectations are huge, the pressure even bigger, and every touch he takes is magnified by nostalgia and high standards he set long ago. Fans aren't just watching Neymar, they're watching a symbol of Brazilian football greatness trying to rewrite the end of his story.

His entire career has been defined by creativity, flair, and risk-taking qualities that can lead to brilliance or embarrassment. The rainbow flick is rarely attempted by most professional players, let alone twice in the span of seconds. Neymar always played on the edge of genius and chaos, and sometimes chaos wins.

Even so, the backlash says a lot about where Neymar stands today. He is no longer judged as a veteran helping a club in crisis he is judged as the kid from Santos who once took the world by storm. Every miss, every touch, every flick becomes a referendum on whether the magic is still there. That's why this clip resonated so strongly: it forced fans to confront the possibility that Brazil's most electrifying star may finally be slowing down.

Whether the criticism fuels him or breaks him remains to be seen. For now, Neymar has a chance to answer the noise the only way he knows how: on the pitch, with the ball at his feet, and with the world watching to see if the flicks and the magic can return.