Santos condemn Remo president over insults aimed at Neymar | OneFootball

Santos issued a statement on Wednesday night condemning Remo president Antônio Carlos Teixeira after he insulted Neymar following the club's progression to the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.

The club said in a statement that sporting criticism is acceptable, but personal attacks and unfounded accusations cross the boundaries of respect and ethics.

Teixeira used offensive language towards the forward in the stadium's mixed zone after an exchange of provocations between Neymar and Remo players.

Santos also rejected insinuations of refereeing favouritism and said it would always defend its players, its history and the integrity of the institution, in the name of transparency and the image of Brazilian football.

The comments were deemed to exceed reasonable criticism, and the club pledged to protect its athletes, its history and the institution's integrity.

Source: Globo.com

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