🖐️ Who started it? Neymar’s free-kick feint goes viral and sparks debate

Neymar used a STOP in the free kick and, even without a goal, the play went viral on social media and sparked a debate.

After all, is the stop useful? And who is the inventor of the stop in free kicks? 👀

The move - used to "mess up" the wall - occurred in the Santos 1 x 1 Fortaleza match on Saturday (1). Check out the images on Premiere :

– Saturday, 1 November 2025

Neymar's stop in the final minutes could have sealed the comeback, but Brenno's save kept the game tied (1 x 1).

After the game, the topic went viral, and internet users recalled several plays where Marcelinho Carioca did this during his time at Corinthians:

– Sunday, 2 November 2025

The stop was once a "weapon" in penalty kicks - Neymar himself scored goals this way early in his career.

However, FIFA banned the stop in penalties in 2010. It is still allowed in free kicks.

So, do you think the stop is a good strategy? Leave your comment!

Featured photo: Raul Baretta/Santos FC

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.