Alex Telles shows his appreciation for Neymar's gesture in 4-1 win over South Korea after PSG star ran to the stands to celebrate his penalty goal with Man United loanee - who is out with a tournament-ending knee injury
- Alex Telles took to Instagram to show his appreciation for Neymar's gesture
- The 30-year-old ran over to Telles to celebrate his penalty against South Korea
- Vinicius Jnr., Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta also scored in Monday's 4-1 victory
- The PSG star reneged on his promise to dedicate the goal to Jair Bolsonaro
- The Manchester United loanee sustained a knee injury against Cameroon
- He is joined by Gabriel Jesus who has already had surgery for a knee injury
- Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results
Alex Telles took to Instagram to react to Neymar's heart-warming gesture in Monday's round of 16 hammering of South Korea, which the Manchester United loanee was ruled out of with a tournament-ending knee injury.
The Brazilian left-back shared an Instagram post with the caption 'Just Neymar,' followed by a love heart, after his compatriot had made a direct beeline for him to celebrate his penalty goal in the first half.
Neymar joined fellow forwards Vinicius Jnr., Richarlison and midfielder Lucas Paqueta on the scoresheet against Son Heung-min's South Korea side as the Selecao set up a quarterfinal clash with Croatia.
![Alex Telles shared an Instagram post to show his appreciation after Neymar ran over to celebrate with him following his goal in Monday's 4-1 win over South Korea](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/06/17/65302855-11508735-image-a-27_1670348176886.jpg)
Alex Telles shared an Instagram post to show his appreciation after Neymar ran over to celebrate with him following his goal in Monday's 4-1 win over South Korea
![The PSG star scored a penalty as Tite's side beat South Korea 4-1 in their last-16 tie on Monday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/06/17/65287303-11508735-The_PSG_star_scored_a_penalty_as_Tite_s_side_beat_South_Korea_4_-a-16_1670347886226.jpg)
The PSG star scored a penalty as Tite's side beat South Korea 4-1 in their last-16 tie on Monday
![Telles' posted a picture of the pair embracing with the caption 'Just Neymar' and a heart emoji](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/06/17/65302687-11508735-image-a-26_1670348171978.jpg)
Telles' posted a picture of the pair embracing with the caption 'Just Neymar' and a heart emoji
And Neymar was quick to respond to Telles' Instagram post, sending a love-heart emoji of his own in reaction to the defender's gesture.
Telles will miss the rest of the World Cup after sustaining a knee injury against Cameroon alongside Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus.
But that did not stop the United left-back from attending Brazil's first knockout match in Qatar, sat behind the Brazilian dugout throughout the high-octane meeting.
![Manchester United loanee Telles was ruled out of the rest of the tournament with a knee injury](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/06/17/65302853-11508735-image-a-28_1670348242335.jpg)
Manchester United loanee Telles was ruled out of the rest of the tournament with a knee injury
![Neymar replied to Telles' Instagram post in appreciation of the PSG star with a love-heart](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/06/17/65302689-11508735-image-a-15_1670347839384.jpg)
Neymar replied to Telles' Instagram post in appreciation of the PSG star with a love-heart
Telles is currently out on loan at Spanish outfit Sevilla after a relatively anonymous career at Old Trafford following his 2020 move from Porto.
In 50 games for the Red Devils the defender has managed a goal and eight assists, having struggled to break into the team ahead of Luke Shaw and latterly Tyrell Malacia.
Neymar's long awaited first goal at the tournament had already been talked up prior to the World Cup, after the PSG star had pledged to dedicate it to controversial far-right president Jair Bolsonaro.
![Telles has ben on loan at Sevilla this season after falling down the pecking order at United](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/06/17/65302859-11508735-image-a-29_1670348264687.jpg)
Telles has ben on loan at Sevilla this season after falling down the pecking order at United
The pair appeared on a radio show in October, in which Bolsonaro urged Neymar to celebrate his goal as normal, before Neymar then suggested adding a '22' gesture.
The '22' refers to the code for Brazil's far-right party on the country's electronic ballots at elections, with voters keying in the code for their party of choice.
Presented Carla Cecato had said: 'The first goal you score. What gesture are you going to make?,' before adding '22' after Neymar made the gesture.
Neymar then replied: 'The Cup is close. Everything would be wonderful, Bolsonaro re-elected, Brazil champion and everyone happy.'
![The forward had said he would do the '22' gesture in reference to the far-right ballot box code](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/06/11/65287267-11507191-image-a-57_1670324585434.jpg)
The forward had said he would do the '22' gesture in reference to the far-right ballot box code
![In Brazil, voters uses electronic machines (above) and type in a number to record their vote](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/06/12/65291545-11507191-image-a-1_1670329711673.jpg)
In Brazil, voters uses electronic machines (above) and type in a number to record their vote
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