Neymar Jr. left the field in tears after Santos FC suffered a devastating 6-0 loss to Vasco da Gama in Brazil’s top league. This marked what many described as the most humiliating failure of his career. This 6-0 thrashing was a historic low for Santos FC, a club that has never conceded so many goals in the Brazilian Serie A. Despite being eight-time Brazilian champions and having Neymar Jr. on their roster, Santos FC currently sits near the relegation zone, just two points clear. Following the heavy defeat, coach Cleber Xavier was fired by the club within hours. Vasco da Gama midfielder Philippe Coutinho, formerly of Liverpool and Aston Villa, scored two goals, securing his team’s first victory in six matches and their biggest win in 17 years. Neymar Jr.’s performance mirrored the team’s overall disappointment, leading to widespread fan protests demanding immediate changes at the club. A distraught Neymar Jr. told reporters after the match, “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.” The 33-year-old Neymar Jr. 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 his return mid-season, Neymar has played 12 matches, contributing 6 assists.
Neymar in Tears After Humiliating Defeat
