Neymar Jr. walked off the field in tears after Santos FC suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat to Vasco Da Gama in Brazil’s top league, marking what many are calling the most embarrassing failure of his career. This crushing loss is considered Neymar Jr.’s biggest failure, and it’s the first time Santos FC has conceded so many goals in a single match in the Brazilian Serie A.
Santos FC, an eight-time Brazilian champion, are currently near the bottom of the league table, just two points from the relegation zone, despite having Neymar Jr. on their roster. Following the defeat, head coach Cleber Xavier was immediately fired by the club within hours of the match.
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 their largest win in 17 years.
Neymar Jr.’s performance was a significant disappointment for the team, with many fans protesting for immediate changes at 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 journalists after the match.
The 33-year-old, who made history with a €222 million transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, recently returned to Santos FC this season after terminating his contract with Al Hilal due to frequent injuries. Since his mid-season return, Neymar has appeared in 12 matches, contributing 6 assists.
