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What happened behind the scenes in the fight between Neymar and Robinho Jr?

The atmosphere behind the scenes at Santos is tense after the fight between Neymar and Robinho Jr. Even a Libertadores champion with Flamengo in 2019 was present during the altercation in training this Sunday (03).

Which former Flamengo player was sent off in Santos training?

Before the fight between Neymar and Robinho Jr, Willian Arão left training after being sent off by coach Cuca. On that occasion, the midfielder was bothered by hard challenges from one or two youth players and retaliated. Because of that, he was sent off by the coach.

Did the fight between Neymar and Robinho Jr happen after Arão’s sending-off?

Yes! After Arão was sent off, Robinho Jr taunted: “See? No one can touch him.” Neymar did not like the youngster’s comment and reportedly said the following: “Kid, be quiet, shut up, you’re 18 years old, you haven’t even scored in the professional team yet.”

Right after that, Cuca started a ‘1×1’ drill. Neymar then asked to face Robinho Jr in the exercise. The number 10 went in hard on the youngster, who dribbled past him and even left him on the ground.

Robinho Jr, despite leaving Neymar on the ground, missed the goal. Neymar, therefore, taunted: “That’s why you haven’t scored in the professional team.” The youngster then replied something like: “At least I wasn’t left on the ground.”

What did Neymar allegedly do after Robinho Jr’s taunt?

Neymar did not like Robinho Jr’s taunt and got up to respond. The number 10 allegedly slapped the youngster across the face, leaving him with tears in his eyes before he walked away.

Neymar realized what had happened and went after Robinho Jr to apologize. Even so, the youngster left the training center upset and told his family. For this reason, the player’s staff sent an extrajudicial notice to Santos asking for punishment for the number 10. The information comes from GE.

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