🤦🏻 She got her period, Neymar sparks scandal with sexist remarks | OneFootball

Brazilian star Neymar Jr. is once again at the center of a media storm following the recent draw between Santos and Remo.

What began as sporting criticism over the standard of refereeing quickly escalated into a social controversy due to the dismissive and sexist tone used by the footballer in his post-match remarks.

Neymar did not hide his frustration with the performance of Savio Pereira Sampaio, the match referee. “He’s the kind of referee who wants to be the star of the game. He shows a great lack of respect toward all the players,” the forward said, visibly upset by the decisions made on the pitch.

However, the statement that set social media and the press ablaze was his personal jab at the referee. “I think the referee was on her period, and that’s why he officiated the match like that,” the player said into the microphones, immediately sparking a wave of outrage.

The comment has overshadowed any strictly sporting analysis of the match, shifting the focus to the player’s conduct off the field. This incident adds to the long list of controversies that have followed the star throughout his career, once again calling into question his role as a role model for younger generations.

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