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The story
The Brazilian football star Neymar has admitted exaggerating his reactions to being fouled during the World Cup in Russia.
In a sponsor's advertisement broadcast on Brazilian television, Neymar responded to criticism of his conduct by saying he did exaggerate sometimes but he had suffered on the pitch.
Key words and phrases
faking
pretending something is real
• Faking illness to miss an exam can get you in serious trouble.
• He was sent to prison for faking banknotes.
confession
the act of admitting you did something wrong
• His murder confession led to a short trial.
• Rob's confession to biscuit theft came as no surprise to anyone.
come back to haunt (someone)
return as a problem for a long time
• That photo from the Christmas party has come back to haunt Carlos.
• Don't say anything on social media that might come back to haunt you.
To do
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