Neymar Unleashes Fury on Referee, Then Coach, as Santos Suffers Crushing Defeat
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Santos' star player Neymar staged a dramatic meltdown during their 2-3 loss to Flamengo at the Maracana, targeting the referee and his own coach before storming off the pitch. The Brazilian forward was given a yellow card in the 36th minute, and his frustration boiled over as he repeatedly clashed with referee Savio Pereira Sampaio. Neymar accused the referee of being 'arrogant' and claimed he was warned not to speak to him. The forward also disputed the referee's decisions, arguing that a foul on Santos goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao went unpunished, leading to Flamengo's opening goal. As the game wore on, Neymar's anger turned on his own coach, Juan Pablo Vojvoda, after he was substituted in the 85th minute. The move sparked a heated exchange between the two, with Neymar questioning the decision and eventually walking off the pitch. The controversy adds to the growing crisis at Santos, who are struggling to avoid relegation. The team now sits in 17th place with 33 points, and the fallout from Neymar's outburst is likely to be significant. The incident has raised questions about the refereeing in Brazil and the management of the Santos team.
