2025-08-18 11:30:57
Neymar broke down in tears after suffering the biggest defeat of his career on Sunday (17.08.25).
The 33-year-old Brazilian soccer star was devastated after Santos were beaten 6-0 by Vasco de Gama at home, leaving them just two points above the Serie A relegation zone.
According to the BBC, an emotional Neymar told reporters: “I’m ashamed. I’m totally disappointed with our performance.
“The fans have every right to protest, obviously without using violence … but if they want to curse and insult, they’re in their right. To sum up our attitude on the field, it was terrible.
“It’s a feeling of extreme shame. I’ve never experienced this in my life. Unfortunately, it happened.
“The tears were from anger, from everything. Unfortunately, I can’t help in every way. I think everyone today needs to go home and think about what they want to do. Anyway, it was total s***, that’s the reality.”
Coach Cleber Xavier was sacked hours after the game as the club scrambles to revive the season.
Neymar joined Paris St-Germain from Barcelona for £200 million in 2017.
He signed with his boyhood club Santos in January after a disastrous 18-month spell at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, where he dealt with a number of injuries.
The previous heaviest loss of his career came in September 2015 when Barcelona were beaten 4-1 by Celta Vigo in LaLiga.
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