Because Of Brazil's Draw, Neymar Becomes The Target Of A Popcorn Bag

Brazil's Btimnas captain Neymar became the target of being disappointed by supporters by throwing popcorn pockets after a draw against Venezuela in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. (Twitter @CONMEBOL)

JAKARTA - Neymar, who captained Brazil in the match against Venezuela, was the target of a popcorn sat pocket throwing, walking to the dressing room. Because of this, Brazil reaped disappointing results for drawing 1-1 in the CONMEBOL zone 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Pantanal Arena Stadium, Friday, October 13 morning WIB.

A disappointing result for breaking the record for winning 15 Brazilian home games during the World Cup qualifiers. The additional one point also thwarted Brazil's efforts to return to the top of the standings.

Brazil is stuck in second place with seven points. Two points adrift of Argentina perched at the top of the standings after a narrow 1-0 win over Paraguay.

In that match, Brazil actually dominated the game. Only attacking football, which was demonstrated by a row of front players, could not penetrate Venezuela's strong defense.

Ironically, the goal that broke the Brazilian deadlock was actually produced by a defender. The goal was created in the second half after defender Gabriel Magalhaes finished Neymar's pass.

After struggling to score, Brazil's goal conceded. Venezuela escaped defeat through Eduard Bello's goal in the 85th minute.

The Brazilian fans who were disappointed with the draw let go of their frustration with Neymar. As soon as the game was over and Neymar walked into the dressing room, suddenly he was thrown by popcorn's pocket from the stands hitting his head.

Neymar apparently didn't accept the throw. The player who just broke the record for the legend Pele as the top scorer in Brazilian football history then shouted and looked for the figure who threw the bag.

Responding to the incident, Brazilian interim coach Fernando Diniz admitted that he was disappointed with the actions of supporters. According to him, the supporters' actions did not help anything except embarrassing things.

"If fans want to condemn or ridicule, go ahead. It doesn't matter. But if you throw popcorn's pocket it clearly doesn't help anything. It's an embarrassing act against players who try to do their best," said Diniz.

The coach who replaces Tite said that the real team had a chance to win the match. But many goal opportunities failed to be converted.

"We can't blame the players either because they have done everything. We got so many chances. At least four chances should have been goals. But we couldn't do it," said Diniz.

"On the other hand, their goal didn't have to happen because we should have avoided it," he said again.

After facing Venezuela, Brazil played an away match against Uruguay's strong team, Wednesday, October 18 morning WIB. Uruguay himself escaped defeat after a 2-2 draw against Colombia.