🎥 It kicks off in the tunnel, Neymar trolls the opposition too hard | OneFootball

After a win, there should really be a good mood. Or so you might think, at least. But things were different for Neymar after his team Santos beat Clube de Remo. 

In the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup, Neymar’s team edged out a narrow 1–0 victory. But instead of kind words after the final whistle, things got pretty loud in the corridors of the Mangueirão Stadium. The Brazilian superstar got into an aggressive war of words with several furious Remo staff members, after which he stood at the entrance to the dressing room chanting, “Eliminated! Eliminated!” (“Ausgeschieden! Ausgeschieden!”, editor’s note). 

Asked about Neymar’s provocations, Remo president Tonhão was very blunt with reporters at the scene a short time later: “Santos doesn’t need this sort of thing. And this useless Neymar, who is worshipped by a horde of children, puts on his little show here and then even comes over to provoke us. So it’s our own fault for idolizing a horde of good-for-nothings like this guy.” 

Once again, it’s clear: Neymar divides opinion. Despite reaching the quarterfinals, it’s not Santos’ performance on the pitch that has people talking, but the mutual jabs after the final whistle.

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

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