According to sources, Neymar Jr. was fined by Barcelona for interrupting his warmup exercises to sign a boot for a fan. During last Sunday's match against Villarreal, Neymar was warming up near the stands, where he saw a fan with a boot and a marker. After jogging, Neymar approached the stands, took the boot and signed it. This was considered a lack of concentration by coach Luis Enrique, who reported the incident to Barcelona's top officers. The coach and the club then decided to impose a €6,000 fine
The same source claims that although the issue wasn't harmful, coach Luis Enrique is not happy with the player's antics on and off the pitch, so he may use this incident to set an example to other players.
Neymar signs a fan's boot.
Was Barcelona too harsh on the player? Here are some reactions to Neymar's gesture.
I cnt believe Neymar was fined for signing an autograph ffs
— Di Maria (@yoobigbock) September 3, 2014
Lol Neymar got fined by Barcelona for signing an autograph at half time.
— Jamie⚽ (@_Jamie_Iantosca) September 3, 2014
Barcelona has fined Neymar for signing an autograph http://t.co/D7Qw5OxOXw via @TSbible
— CD (@cdgills) September 3, 2014
Luis Enrique has fined Neymar €6,000 for signing a young fans, Villareral, shoe whilst warming up ready for second half..Disgusting man!
— EmEm (@Erosahx0) September 3, 2014
Here is Neymar signing fans boot. Club fined him £6,000 for the incident. Luis Enrique rules? pic.twitter.com/Df7fiuoBCh
— Ben Crump (@BenCrump84) September 2, 2014