Neymar Jr left the field in tears after Santos FC suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat to Vasco Da Gama in Brazil’s top league, a loss described as the most embarrassing of his career. This crushing 6-0 result marked the first time Santos FC conceded so many goals in Brazil’s Serie A, making it a record defeat for the club and a significant low point for Neymar Jr. Eight-time champions of Brazil’s top league, Santos FC is currently struggling near the bottom of the table, only two points from the relegation zone, despite Neymar Jr’s presence. The immediate fallout from the defeat saw coach Cleber Xavier fired just hours after the match. Vasco Da Gama midfielder Philippe Coutinho, formerly of Liverpool and Aston Villa, was instrumental, scoring two goals. His contribution secured Vasco’s first victory in six matches and their largest win in 17 years. The match ended in deep disappointment for Neymar Jr and the entire team, leading many fans to protest and demand solutions from the club. Neymar Jr expressed his dismay to journalists after the match, stating, ‘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, known for his record-breaking €222 million transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, recently returned to Santos FC this season. He rejoined after terminating his contract with Al Hilal due to frequent injuries. Since his mid-season return, Neymar has appeared in 12 matches, scoring 6 goals and providing 6 assists.
Neymar in Tears After Santos’ Humiliating 6-0 Defeat
