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However, it was Neymar's critique of the match ball that grabbed headlines. With respect to the sponsor, Penalty, he stated candidly that the quality of the ball needed improvement. This echoed similar sentiments voiced by other players, such as Felipe Luiz, underscoring that dissatisfaction with the ball has been a recurring issue. Neymar characterized the current ball as "very bad," suggesting that its performance could negatively impact the championship overall.