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, marking what the original article describes as the most embarrassing failure of his career. It was Santos FC’s first time conceding six goals in the Brazilian Top League (Serie A), a historic low for the club.
Eight-time Brazilian champions Santos FC are currently languishing near the bottom of the table, just two points from safety, despite having Neymar Jr. on their squad. Following the devastating loss, coach Cleber Xavier was fired from the club within hours.
Vasco da Gama midfielder Philippe Coutinho, formerly of Liverpool and Aston Villa, scored two goals, helping his team secure their first victory in six matches and marking the club’s largest win in 17 years.
Neymar Jr.’s performance was a source of great disappointment for the team, as many fans protested, demanding immediate 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 match.
The 33-year-old holds the record for the most expensive transfer in football history, moving from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for EUR 222 million in 2017. He recently returned to Santos FC this new season after terminating his contract with Al Hilal due to frequent injuries. Since his mid-season return, Neymar has made 12 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 6 assists.
