Neymar clashes with Remo after Santos' Copa do Brasil win | OneFootball

Neymar was visibly incensed in the mixed zone after Santos reached the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, confronting Remo players and staff in Belém.

Santos edged the tie across two legs, 0-0 then 1-0. Neymar, 34, set up the only goal in the return match. According to L'Équipe, he later celebrated provocatively in front of the defeated delegation.

With journalists watching in the concourses of the Estádio Olímpico do Pará, the Seleção’s record scorer, 80 goals in 130 caps, taunted that Remo were out. He then headed to the Santos dressing room as tempers flared.

Remo president Antonio Carlos condemned the episode to reporters, branding Neymar a good-for-nothing and arguing that people idolise thugs like him, which he said sets a poor example for children.

In early April, Neymar was embroiled in controversy after a league match against Remo, when remarks towards the referee were judged misogynistic in Brazil.

After a disappointing World Cup with Brazil, the former PSG player from 2017 to 2023 has raised doubts over his future. Repeated injuries and clashes with supporters, opponents and even team-mates, including Robinho Junior, have made him increasingly divisive in Brazil, including at Santos.

Source: L'Équipe

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