Brazilian forward Deyverson’s goal helped Palmeiras win the Copa Libertadores final against Flamengo but was overshadowed by his embarrassing dive after receiving a tap from the referee

There was less than a minute of the match to go of stoppage time deep into extra-time when Deyverson engaged in some words with an opposition player.

The muscular-looking referee then intervened and gave the forward a slight tap to get the match going again.

But Deyverson, looking back and then theatrically throwing himself to the floor with delay, looked as if he had been seriously maimed.

He proceeded to reel around on the floor supposedly in pain as the commentators struggled to hold back their laughter.

Meanwhile, fans on social media expressed both their joy and outrage towards the blatant dive.

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