Neymar blows kiss at fan’s wife amid Remo taunts at Mangueirão | OneFootball

Neymar was at the centre of a night of provocation at the Mangueirão as Santos reached the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. The forward clashed with Remo fans after the final whistle, including blowing a kiss towards a supporter's wife.

Santos beat Remo 1-0 on Tuesday, Neymar coming on after the break and setting up Rony for the winner that sealed progression. He had been booed for much of the game, according to Globo.com.

Leaving the pitch, Neymar answered terrace taunts with gestures and smiles, then aimed a kiss at the wife of a Remo supporter, further stoking tensions.

Minutes later, a video showed him arguing with members of the Remo delegation in the stadium’s inner corridor near the dressing rooms. How the altercation began could not be identified.

Amid shouting and insults, Neymar repeatedly said "eliminado", made gestures towards club officials and, at one heated moment, used a swear word.

The row quickly drew the attention of players and staff from both sides. Images showed Gabigol observing from a distance and appearing taken aback.

Local accounts said some Remo supporters and officials knocked over barriers near the tunnel as Santos security moved to contain tensions and prevent escalation.

The needle was not new. In the first leg at Vila Belmiro, Neymar turned midfielder Edson Fernando to read his name, a gesture implying unfamiliarity, and he has enjoyed direct goal involvements against Remo.

Source: Globo.com

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