Neymar Jr left the field in tears after Santos FC suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat to Vasco Da Gama in the Brazilian top flight. This catastrophic loss marks one of the most embarrassing failures of his career and the first time Santos has ever conceded six goals in a Brazilian Serie A match.
Eight-time champions of the Brazilian top flight, Santos is currently struggling near the relegation zone, only two points clear, despite having Neymar Jr in their squad. Following the devastating loss, manager Cleber Xavier was immediately fired by the club within hours of the match.
Vasco Da Gama midfielder Philippe Coutinho, who previously played for Liverpool and Aston Villa, scored two goals, helping his team secure their first victory in six matches and their biggest win in 17 years.
Neymar Jr’s performance was a major disappointment for the entire team, and fans have protested, demanding solutions from the club. “I have never seen this before in my life. This unfortunately, I can’t help anything. I think everyone today should go home and sleep, thinking about what happened today, and what they want to do next,” Neymar Jr told journalists after the match.
Neymar, who made headlines with his €222 million transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, returned to Santos FC this season after terminating his contract with Al Hilal due to frequent injuries. Since his mid-season return, he has made 12 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 6 assists.
