Journalist and sports commentator Ana Thaís Matos became the target of online attacks after criticizing Neymar Jr. during Brazil's match against Norway. During the broadcast, she said, "Beautiful participation from Neymar in the game. For those who expected him to decide the World Cup for Brazil, there he is picking a fight at the end of the match." The comment angered fans of the player, with some demanding she apologize. Ana Thaís Matos graduated in journalism from PUC-SP and has worked for Diário Lance! and BandSports. She joined Globo in 2012 as a sports reporter for Rádio Globo São Paulo and debuted on SporTV during the 2018 World Cup. She has since become a regular presence at the network's major sporting events.
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