Neymar swaps World Cup heartbreak for poker table in Las Vegas

You can never fully satisfy football fans, and if

Neymar's role during Brazil's World Cup campaign was already one of the tournament's biggest talking points in his home country, his name is once again dominating the conversation

.

His inclusion in the squad was heavily debated.

Neymar arrived at the World Cup after an injury-plagued season, but many supporters argued the issue went beyond his fitness

. Some believed his place in the squad came at the expense of João Pedro, a player they felt could have made a difference for a Brazil side that ultimately failed to meet expectations.

A different competition, the same spotlight

Now,

Neymar has put football aside for a few days and turned his attention to a different competition

, one that has once again divided opinion. There has been no update regarding his future with Santos or any possible retirement plans, but

his latest appearance has frustrated many fans in Brazil,

who believe it sends t

he wrong message after the national team's disappointing summer.

Just days after Brazil's World Cup campaign ended with a Round of 16 exit,

Neymar was spotted in Las Vegas after entering the $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max event at the World Series of Poker

, one of the most prestigious poker tournaments in the world. With his future at Santos still unresolved and no public comments about his next step,

the forward's appearance at the poker tables quickly became a trending topic on social media.

Las Vegas appearance fuels fan reaction

Neymar scored in Brazil's final World Cup match, but it was not enough to keep the National Team alive in the tournament

. Only days after the elimination,

he became the center of attention again after taking part in the poker event

, a decision that many supporters in Brazil did not welcome.

A video shared on social media shows Neymar sitting at a poker table with chips in front of him and surrounded by other players.

The viral footage prometed another wave of reactions from fans who were still processing the national team's exit.

It was another controversial moment for a Brazil side coming off yet another disappointing World Cup. The video, however,

offers no details about how much Neymar wagered, won, or lost during the tournament beyond Brazil's elimination.

Many supporters disagree with Neymar's decisions because they feel his actions do not match the image they expect from one of Brazil's biggest stars. Still,

away from football, the Santos forward remains free to spend his time and money however he chooses.