Remo president brands Neymar a ‘vagabundo’ after Santos knockout taunt | OneFootball

According to Diario Do Peixe, Remo president Tonhão condemned Neymar after Santos knocked his side out of the Copa do Brasil, reacting to the forward's post-match taunts at Mangueirão.

After a 0-0 first leg at Vila Belmiro, Santos arrived needing a win to reach the quarter-finals. Rony struck from a Neymar pass to clinch a 1-0 victory and a first last-eight appearance in five years.

At the final whistle, Neymar provoked Remo officials and fans near the mixed zone, repeating, "Eliminado! Eliminado!"

The outburst drew an immediate response from Tonhão, who said Santos did not need that behaviour. He went further with personal criticism, calling Neymar a vagabundo and questioning the idolisation the player receives from children.

Santos now await the CBF draw to discover their quarter-final opponents.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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