By Sagar V. Mankar Neymar alleged that CS2 didn’t register his shot on an enemy, costing him a potential kill. He took to Instagram to vent his frustration.
Neymar Jr., the world-renowned Brazilian soccer player, is known for his skills on the pitch. However, many fans might not be aware of his passion for gaming.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward is frequently spotted playing popular games like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) and Counter-Strike 2 (CS2).
His love for gaming even led to Fortnite creating a special “Neymar Jr. Outfit” skin for him in 2021.
This unique collaboration between the soccer star and the battle royale game showcased his influence in the gaming world.
The Controversy: Did Neymar’s Shot Miss in CS2?
Recently, Neymar Jr took to Instagram (222M followers) to express his frustration over an apparent missed shot in Counter-Strike 2.
In a video clip, he can be seen aiming and firing at an enemy, only to claim that the game failed to register his shot, costing his team the victory.
His frustration sparked a debate among fans about his gaming skills, with some questioning his ability to play CS2 effectively.
Neymar playing CS2, misses a shot, then proceeds to make an Instagram story to his 220M followers tagging CS2 & asking for help 😭
“CS is broken, look at this… there is no way” pic.twitter.com/5BXChXTavy
— Ozzny (@Ozzny_CS2) April 17, 2024
Fan Reactions
The video quickly went viral, with fans offering a range of responses.
Some fans humorously suggested Neymar switch to Call of Duty (COD) since CS2 is too realistic for him while others came to his defense, acknowledging that even professional gamers can miss shots at times.
A few fans provided detailed technical explanations, attributing the missed shot to factors like recoil, inaccuracy, and potential server issues.
One fan even advised Neymar to focus more on “training time” than “spank time,” implying that he needs to practice more to improve his skills.
Is CS2 Broken?
While the debate rages on whether Neymar’s shot was legitimate or not, the incident has highlighted growing concerns within the Counter-Strike 2 community about the prevalence of cheaters and the game’s glitchy gameplay.
Ever since its release in September last year, CS2 has always been in controversy from the hilarious Michael Jackson bug to the crashing of the game.
Valve has had to roll out several updates to overcome these challenges.
However, Neymar’s shot adventures have undoubtedly captured the attention of fans on this issue, sparking discussions about the need for robust anti-cheat measures to ensure a level playing field for all participants.