Neymar Confronts Fan After Santos Defeat Leaves Club In Brazilian Serie B Relegation Zone

‎Neymar had a heated exchange with a fan after his late goal was disallowed, leading Santos to a 2-1 defeat.

‎The loss leaves the club in the relegation zone of the Brazilian Serie A. The 33-year-old, who has been struggling since returning to his boyhood team this year, approached the stands to speak with a critic after the game against Internacional.

‎Videos showed Neymar agitated and gesticulating, then raising a thumb 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.

‎Boos echoed throughout Vila Belmiro stadium as the referee confirmed that the ball had not crossed the line. Santos currently sits 17th among 20 teams in the league, with the bottom four facing relegation to Serie B at the end of the seasons.

‎Since returning to his boyhood club, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star has faced a tough period, dealing with injuries, a red card for handball, and COVID-19.