Gazeta Esportiva.com
·22 February 2026
Santos fans vent on social media after Paulista exit

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·22 February 2026

The defeat to Novorizontino this Sunday sealed Santos’ elimination from the Campeonato Paulista. Ranked eighth in the initial phase, Peixe visited the team from Novo Horizonte and was defeated 2-1, with the decisive goal conceded in the last play of the match. The result sparked strong dissatisfaction among Alvinegro Praiano fans on social media.
“I could talk about Luan Peres, who was rooted to the spot and didn’t follow the guy. But the blame lies with this management that ‘doesn’t need a defender’. Another year of embarrassment and incompetence,” lamented one fan, criticizing the lack of defensive reinforcements and the performance of Luan Peres, who failed on Novorizontino’s second goal.
The criticism also extended to the board and coaching staff. “Get out of our Santos, Marcelo Teixeira and Alexandre Mattos. You are destroying Santos!” wrote one fan. “Out, Vojvoda!” protested another.
Not even Neymar escaped the complaints. The forward, who lost the ball in the play that led to Novorizontino’s first goal, was also targeted by protests. “Nice one, Neymar! You gave it all away (literally),” another fan added, ironically.
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Eliminated from the Campeonato Paulista, Santos now turns its attention to the Brasileirão. The Alvinegro Praiano started poorly in the competition and has only one point from the first three rounds, sitting in 18th place.
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