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 loss marks the biggest failure in Neymar Jr.’s career and a historic embarrassment for Santos FC, as neither club had previously conceded six goals in a Brazilian top-flight match. Despite being an eight-time Brazilian champion and having Neymar Jr. on their roster, Santos FC currently finds itself struggling near the relegation zone, with only a two-point cushion. Following the crushing defeat, coach Cleber Xavier was promptly fired by the club within hours of the match. For Vasco Da Gama, midfielder Philippe Coutinho, formerly of Liverpool and Aston Villa, was instrumental, contributing two goals. This victory was their first in six matches and the club’s largest win in 17 years. The match concluded in profound disappointment for the entire Santos squad, with many 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 and sleep, thinking about what happened and what they want to do next,” Neymar Jr. told reporters after the game. Neymar, 33, who was once the subject of football’s most expensive transfer in 2017 when he moved from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for EUR 222 million, recently returned to Santos FC this season. He rejoined the club after terminating his contract with Al Hilal due to frequent injuries. Since his mid-season return, Neymar has played 12 matches, contributing 6 assists.
Neymar in Tears After Humiliating 6-0 Defeat for Santos
