Despite Neymar’s public apology to his partner, Bruna Biancardi, the storm surrounding the Paris Saint-Germain star shows no signs of abating.
The 31-year-old footballer took to Instagram to express remorse for cheating on his pregnant girlfriend, with whom he is expecting a baby in May.
However, according to Sportskeeda, Neymar’s admission of infidelity has had a negative impact on his social media following.
The report suggests that the footballer has lost approximately 80,000 followers on Instagram, with fans expressing anger and disappointment over his actions.
The Brazilian’s apology post, which was read over 10.7 million times, sparked outrage after it was revealed he had cheated on his pregnant partner with proof of receipts.
Neymar is currently out injured after undergoing surgery to repair his ankle following a horrific injury in February while in action for PSG in a league game.
PSG’s Neymar facing $1m fine
Meanwhile, Neymar faces the threat of a $1 million fine after seeing the construction of his Brazilian mansion brought to a halt for environmental damage by the Brazilian authorities, Goal reports.
The Paris Saint-Germain superstar is looking to build a lavish home for his family in the region, but work has been shut down due to several environmental violations while making the property.
Neymar has been accused of moving fresh water sources, stones and rocks with diverted waterway and beach sand without a permit.
Neymar publicly expresses remorse
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Neymar Junior has publicly apologised to his girlfriend, Bruna Biancardi, after reportedly admitting to cheating while they were in a committed relationship.
Despite their previous separation in 2020, the couple appeared to have reconciled this year, as evidenced by affectionate photos hinting at their reunion.
Their bond has been severely strained due to Neymar’s alleged infidelity, despite expecting their first child together later this year.