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Free Malaysia Today
19 hours ago
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- Free Malaysia Today
Neymar confronts Santos fan after late goal ruled out
Neymar had a heated exchange with a fan at the end of the game against Internacional on Wednesday. (EPA Images pic) SANTOS : Striker Neymar had a heated exchange with a fan after his late goal was ruled out, condemning his club Santos to a 2-1 defeat and leaving them in the Brazilian Serie A relegation zone. The 33-year-old, who has had a frustrating time since returning to his boyhood club this year, went over to the stands at the end of the game with Internacional on Wednesday night to talk with a fan who appeared to be remonstrating with him. Videos showed Neymar agitated and gesticulating, then raising a thumbs up as a teammate ushers him away. Santos had been pushing for a comeback from two goals with Alvaro Martin Barreal scoring a minute into added-time. Three minutes later, Neymar thought he had scored with a left-footed shot and celebrated in front of cheering home fans. But boos rang out across Vila Belmiro stadium as the referee ruled the ball had not crossed the line. Santos are 17th in the 20-club league, where the bottom four are relegated to Serie B at the end of the season.
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Neymar says he felt offended, explaining confrontation with fan
Striker Neymar said it was hard to control his feelings when he was being insulted, commenting on a heated exchange he had with a fan after his late goal was ruled out and his club Santos suffered a 2-1 defeat that left them in the Brazilian Serie A relegation zone. The 33-year-old Brazilian, who has had a frustrating time since returning to his boyhood club this year, went over to the stands at the end of Wednesday's game with Internacional to talk with a fan who appeared to be remonstrating with him. Videos showed Neymar agitated and gesticulating, then raising a thumbs up as a teammate ushers him away. 'In the heat of the moment, it is difficult to control your feelings when you are unfairly offended,' Neymar posted on Instagram late on Thursday. 'I will never argue with fans when they criticise me on the pitch, because they have the right to say whether I played badly or not, and they have every right to boo me! 'What they can't do is insult me the way they insulted me...' Santos had been pushing for a comeback from two goals with Alvaro Martin Barreal scoring a minute into added time. Three minutes later, Neymar thought he had scored with a left-footed shot and celebrated in front of cheering home fans. But boos rang out across Vila Belmiro stadium as the referee ruled the ball had not crossed the line. Santos are 17th in the 20-club league, where the bottom four are relegated to Serie B at the end of the season. The former Barcelona and Paris St Germain player has had a torrid time since returning: sidelined with injury, sent off for a handball and suffering COVID-19. 'On the day the fans think I can no longer help or that I am harming the club in any way, I will be the first to pack my things and leave!' Neymar added in his remarks on Thursday. 'Santos is one of my greatest passions, and as long as I have the strength, I will do my best for this club. I will run, fight, shout, and even argue if necessary to get Santos where it deserves to be.' Reuters
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
‘Unfairly offended': Neymar explains clash with fan after disallowed goal
LONDON, July 25 — Striker Neymar said it was hard to control his feelings when he was being insulted, commenting on a heated exchange he had with a fan after his late goal was ruled out and his club Santos suffered a 2-1 defeat that left them in the Brazilian Serie A relegation zone. The 33-year-old Brazilian, who has had a frustrating time since returning to his boyhood club this year, went over to the stands at the end of Wednesday's game with Internacional to talk with a fan who appeared to be remonstrating with him. Videos showed Neymar agitated and gesticulating, then raising a thumbs up as a teammate ushers him away. 'In the heat of the moment, it is difficult to control your feelings when you are unfairly offended,' Neymar posted on Instagram late on Thursday. 'I will never argue with fans when they criticise me on the pitch, because they have the right to say whether I played badly or not, and they have every right to boo me! 'What they can't do is insult me the way they insulted me...' Santos had been pushing for a comeback from two goals with Alvaro Martin Barreal scoring a minute into added time. Three minutes later, Neymar thought he had scored with a left-footed shot and celebrated in front of cheering home fans. But boos rang out across Vila Belmiro stadium as the referee ruled the ball had not crossed the line. Santos are 17th in the 20-club league, where the bottom four are relegated to Serie B at the end of the season. The former Barcelona and Paris St Germain player has had a torrid time since returning: sidelined with injury, sent off for a handball and suffering Covid-19. 'On the day the fans think I can no longer help or that I am harming the club in any way, I will be the first to pack my things and leave!' Neymar added in his remarks on Thursday. 'Santos is one of my greatest passions, and as long as I have the strength, I will do my best for this club. I will run, fight, shout, and even argue if necessary to get Santos where it deserves to be.' — Reuters
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Neymar Angrily Confronts Fan After Loss As Santos' Relegation Woes Continue: WATCH
Last Updated: Neymar confronted a fan after his stoppage-time goal was disallowed, leading to Santos' 2-1 defeat against Internacional. Santos, now 17th in Serie A, faces relegation worries. Neymar was involved in a tense confrontation with a fan on Wednesday night after his dramatic stoppage-time goal was disallowed, sealing a 2-1 home defeat for Santos against Internacional and deepening the club's relegation worries in the Brazilian Serie A. The 33-year-old striker, who returned to his boyhood club this year amid high expectations, approached the stands at Vila Belmiro following the final whistle. Videos circulating on social media show Neymar visibly agitated, exchanging heated words with a fan appearing to criticize him. Santos lost once again last night and they now find themselves in the RELEGATION zone. 🇧🇷After the game, Neymar got into a heated argument with fans. 😤 — Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) July 24, 2025 Santos had been chasing the game after going two goals down. Alvaro Martin Barreal pulled one back just a minute into stoppage time, giving home fans hope of a late comeback. Moments later, Neymar appeared to have equalized with a powerful left-footed strike, celebrating in front of an ecstatic crowd. But the joy quickly turned to dismay as the referee ruled the ball had not fully crossed the goal line. Boos erupted around the stadium, and Santos' hopes were dashed. The loss leaves Santos 17th in the 20-team Brazilian Serie A, currently occupying one of the four relegation spots with just over half the season played. Neymar's Troubled Return to Santos Neymar's homecoming has been far from the fairytale many fans envisioned. Returning to Santos—where he rose to global stardom before stints at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain—the Brazilian icon has endured a difficult season. Since rejoining the club earlier this year, Neymar has managed only a handful of appearances. He missed several matches due to a recurring ankle injury, which had sidelined him for most of the previous year. His form has been inconsistent when available, and disciplinary issues have compounded his troubles: he was sent off in a key fixture for a deliberate handball and later tested positive for COVID-19, further limiting his contributions. So far, Neymar has scored just two goals in eight league appearances and has yet to complete a full 90 minutes in consecutive matches. While flashes of brilliance remain, his return has been marred by setbacks that mirror the broader struggles of a Santos side flirting with relegation for the first time in their history. Santos, one of Brazil's most storied clubs and the former home of Pelé, have never been relegated from the top division. But with the season slipping away and internal tensions rising, the pressure on Neymar and the entire squad continues to mount. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Neymar confronts Santos fan after late goal ruled out
SANTOS, (Brazil): Striker Neymar had a heated exchange with a fan after his late goal was ruled out, condemning his club Santos to a 2-1 defeat and leaving them in the Brazilian Serie A relegation zone. The 33-year-old, who has had a frustrating time since returning to his boyhood club this year, went over to the stands at the end of the game with Internacional on Wednesday night to talk with a fan who appeared to be remonstrating with him. Videos showed Neymar agitated and gesticulating, then raising a thumbs up as a teammate ushers him away. Santos had been pushing for a comeback from two goals with Alvaro Martin Barreal scoring a minute into added time. Three minutes later, Neymar thought he had scored with a left-footed shot and celebrated in front of cheering home fans. But boos rang out across Vila Belmiro stadium as the referee ruled the ball had not crossed the line. Santos are 17th in the 20-club league, where the bottom four are relegated to Serie B at the end of the season. The former Barcelona and Paris St Germain player has had a torrid time since returning: sidelined with injury, sent off for a handball and suffering Covid-19. — REUTERS
