Neymar Jr. was visibly emotional, leaving the field in tears, after Santos FC suffered a devastating 6-0 loss to Vasco Da Gama in Brazil’s top league. This defeat marks the most embarrassing failure of his career.
It was a record-setting low for both Neymar Jr. and Santos FC, as the club had never before conceded six goals in a Brazilian Serie A match. Santos FC, an eight-time Brazilian champion, is currently struggling, sitting in a relegation-threatened position despite Neymar Jr.’s presence.
Following the humiliating loss, coach Cleber Xavier was promptly fired from the club just hours after the final whistle.
Vasco Da Gama’s midfielder Philippe Coutinho, a former player for Liverpool and Aston Villa, was instrumental in their historic victory, contributing two goals. This performance secured Vasco’s first win in six matches and their largest victory in 17 years.
The match ended in profound disappointment for Neymar Jr. and the entire team, with numerous fans protesting and demanding solutions from the club. “I have never seen this before in my life. Unfortunately, I can’t help anything. I think everyone today should go home, sleep, and think about what happened today, and what they want to do next,” Neymar Jr. told journalists after the game.
Neymar Jr., 33, holds the record for the most expensive transfer in football history, moving from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for €222 million in 2017. He recently returned to Santos FC this season after terminating his contract with Al Hilal due to frequent injuries. Since rejoining mid-season, Neymar has made 12 total appearances, involved in 6 goal-scoring plays.
