Neymar speaks out after controversy in São Paulo v Palmeiras 🤯 | OneFootball

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·5 October 2025

Neymar speaks out after controversy in São Paulo v Palmeiras 🤯

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The controversy in the São Paulo 2 x 3 Palmeiras derby was so big that even Neymar, from Santos, VENTED on social media.

In the play, Palmeiras’ Allan—unintentionally—brought down São Paulo’s Gonzalo Tapia in the box. The referee let play continue.


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"Terrible refereeing, huh. Mistake after mistake," Neymar commented on an Instagram post about the controversial play.

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To add to the controversy, São Paulo—who were leading 2-0—ended up conceding the comeback and lost 3-2 at MorumBIS.

Luciano and Gonzalo Tapia scored the goals for Tricolor in the first half.

After the controversial play, Palmeiras came back with goals from Vitor Roque, Flaco López, and Sosa.


Another controversy

The 27th round of the Brasileirão also had a HUGE controversy in RB Bragantino 1 x 0 Grêmio, with a penalty awarded at the end.

After the match, Grêmio’s left-back Marllon made a HARSH statement—CLICK HERE and check out the details.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.


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