For an anonymous person, a social media “like” might go unnoticed, but for Neymar, it becomes headline news. The player drew intense scrutiny after liking a post on Instagram by French influencer Pauline Tantot, known for sharing bikini shots and sensual content.
The post in question was shared by Tantot last Saturday (March 7), featuring several clicks, including one where she is seen wearing only a towel. The interaction immediately triggered a wave of comments across digital platforms.
The ‘Accidental’ Explanation
To avoid the escalation of yet another controversy, Neymar quickly unliked the photo and took to the comments of the profile ‘Segue a Cami’ to explain himself. “It was an accidental like; I hadn’t even seen it (friends warned me)… Those who follow me know I hardly like photos of women, precisely to avoid this! Nowadays, the way people react to Instagram likes—which, believe it or not, are meant for that—is very unhealthy,” he stated.
Despite the explanation, the reaction was swift. Many netizens mentioned Bruna Biancardi, Neymar’s current partner and mother of his two daughters. Comments like “Neymar is involving his wife in controversy again” and “He never learns” dominated the thread.
A Blast from the Past
However, the internet never sleeps. Netizens quickly pointed out that Pauline Tantot is not a stranger to the player’s circle. Pauline and her twin sister, Mathilde—who also produces adult content—first went viral due to their proximity to Neymar and other athletes during his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain around 2017. The French duo had even been invited to one of the player’s high-profile parties in the past.
Pauline Tantot, 31, currently boasts over four million followers on Instagram and maintains a presence on subscription-based adult content platforms. While Neymar attempts to distance himself from the “like,” digital history suggests a long-standing connection between the two.
