Neymar Jr. left the field in tears following Santos FC’s devastating 6-0 loss to Vasco Da Gama in Brazil’s top-flight Serie A. He described it as the most embarrassing failure of his career, a sentiment echoed by many as Santos suffered their biggest defeat, conceding six goals in the league for the first time. The humiliation led to immediate consequences: coach Cleber Xavier was fired just hours after the match, and fans protested, demanding solutions for the club, which currently sits near the bottom of the league table. Vasco Da Gama’s historic win, their largest in 17 years and first in six matches, was fueled by two goals from midfielder Philippe Coutinho, formerly of Liverpool and Aston Villa. A visibly disappointed Neymar expressed his despair: “I have never seen this before in my life. I can’t help anything. I think all today should go home and sleep thinking about what happened today, and what do they want to do next.” The 33-year-old, known for his record-breaking €222 million transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, recently returned to Santos FC after an injury-plagued stint with Al Hilal. This season, he has played 12 matches for Santos, contributing six goals and three assists.
Neymar’s Tearful Exit After Santos’ Humiliating 6-0 Defeat
