Brazil's Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior has become a highlight of the 2018 World Cup — not for his skills, but for his time spent lying on the pitch.
A study released this week revealed that Neymar has spent an impressive 14 minutes on the ground during the 2018 World Cup. His dramatic falls, slips, fouls, and spills have prompted countless memes, and have even inspired children to act out his most ridiculous moments.
In celebration of Neymar's moments spent lying on the ground instead of playing, wasting away the world's time, we have compiled some photos for your viewing pleasure.
Brazil may be out of the competition, but at least we'll always have these photos.
The 26 year-old forward is known for his extreme acting skills, which he whips out every time he falls to the ground in an effort to gain a penalty kick or sympathy. It's happened so often during this year's games that kids have even jokingly appropriated the moves in their own soccer practices.
Thankfully, it's sparked memes across Twitter from fans and foes alike.
Neymar vs Switzerland team pic.twitter.com/d1w9un6ncP
— Troll Football Media (@Troll__Footbal) June 18, 2018
If Brazil doesn't win the tournament, then at least he has acting to fall back on.