Neymar Jr. was seen leaving the field in tears after Santos FC suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat to Vasco Da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A. This crushing loss marks the most embarrassing failure of his career, and the first time eight-time champions Santos FC has conceded six goals in the top Brazilian league.
Despite having Neymar Jr. on their roster, Santos FC is struggling, sitting in a distant league position with only two points separating them from the relegation zone. Following the devastating loss, coach Cleber Xavier was promptly fired within hours of the match.
On the winning side, Vasco Da Gama’s midfielder Philippe Coutinho, formerly of Liverpool and Aston Villa, contributed two goals. This performance secured his team’s first victory in six matches and their largest win in 17 years.
Neymar Jr.’s disappointment was palpable, echoing the strong frustration among the entire team and protesting fans. “I have never seen this before in my life. This unfortunately, I can’t help anything,” Neymar Jr. told journalists. “I think all today should go home and sleep thinking about what happened today, and what do they want to do next.”
The 33-year-old superstar, known for his record-breaking €222 million transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, recently returned to Santos FC after terminating his contract with Al Hilal due to frequent injuries. Since his mid-season return, Neymar has made 12 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 6 assists.
