Neymar became embroiled in controversy after an alleged altercation with teammate Robinho Jr. during Santos training. The incident led to serious charges and forced Santos FC to take action.
The clash reportedly took place during training on Sunday, with tensions escalating after a moment on the pitch between the two players. While Neymar has not commented publicly, the matter quickly gained attention after formal complaints were made.
Santos has since confirmed that an internal investigation into the incident has been launched. Since Robinho Jr. has reportedly accused Neymar of physical misconduct and is even considering his future at the club, the situation has taken a serious turn ahead of Santos’ upcoming games.
WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN NEYMAR AND ROBINHO JR?
According to ESPN, the incident began after Robinho Jr. he dribbled around Neymar during training, which reportedly did not sit well with the older player.
Neymar reportedly responded by tripping the youngster, leading to a heated exchange between the two. The situation quickly escalated as teammates returned to the game to separate them.
Robinho Jr. accused Neymar of using abusive language, tripping and slapping him during an argument. The 18-year-old was said to be deeply upset by the incident.
Sources also suggest that Neymar later tried to calm things down by reaching out to Robinho Jr. and his family with an apology, although the matter remains unresolved.
WHAT STEP DID SANTOS TAKE?
Santos opened an investigation into the events of May 3 through his legal department.
The club said the matter is being investigated and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings. Representatives of Robinho Jr. they also sent an out-of-court notice to the club demanding action and warning about player safety.
There are also reports that Robinho Jr. could consider terminating the contract if the situation is not adequately addressed.
Despite the controversy, Neymar is expected to feature in Santos’ upcoming Copa Sudamericana match against Deportivo Recoleta, with attention now split between on-pitch duties and the outcome of the investigation.
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Issued by:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published on:
05 May 2026 10:48 IST
