One of the biggest celebrities in the world has just been banned from Twitch. Neymar Jr, star forward for the Paris Saint-Germain soccer team (or football, depending on one's preference), cannot currently stream from the popular streaming service Twitch, as his ban began just a few hours ago.
Neymar recently joined Twitch and quickly became one of the most popular streamers on the platform. Being such an icon across the world, his streams were viewed across the globe, and especially from Brazil, where he is from and plays when competing nationally. However, his ban has been noticed by fans and various outlets, including @StreamerBans on Twitter, a source that tracks suspensions and bans of content creators. @StreamerBans recently updated its site to include Neymar's ban and sent on a Tweet announcing the rather surprising news.
The reason for Neymar's ban is not yet known, although many assume that it is thanks to Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) strikes on his Twitch. Simply playing music in the background of a channel can get someone in trouble somewhat quickly. This could certainly be what happened with Neymar, although this is simply an assumption at this point.
If the reason for the ban was indeed copyrighted content being played, Neymar can dodge that problem with the newest FIFA, a game that he, of course, stars in. FIFA 21 allows players to turn off music while streaming to avoid DMCA strikes. So if Neymar is allowed back to Twitch at some point, that may be a wise option if he chooses to show off on the soccer field in-game, the same way he does in real life.
Neymar's popularity world-wide cannot be understated. He, Christiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi are considered the top three most famous soccer players on the planet, but because the sport is so beloved, their popularity stretches out much beyond the pitch. Some wonder if Neymar's ban will be lifted because of this, as fans and even fellow streamers have complained about Twitch's inconsistency with suspensions and bans for more popular content creators.
The soccer superstar has streamed various games, including Counter-Strike: GO, where Neymar pulled off an impressive ace recently while streaming. Many of his fans have enjoyed his content since he started streaming, and of course, they hope that he is allowed back into the streaming platform soon. Twitch would likely appreciate his presence again as well, as he brings a massive worldwide and Brazillian audience.