Neymar referee altercation — Brazilian star Neymar sparked controversy during Santos’ 2-3 loss to Flamengo in the Brazilian Serie A, after clashing with referee Savio Pereira Sampaio and later shouting at his own coach, Juan Pablo Vojvoda.
Altercation With Referee
Tempers flared in the second half when Neymar confronted referee Sampaio over several contentious calls. The forward claimed he was threatened and unfairly booked for dissent. “The referee is very bad. Besides being bad, with all due respect, he’s arrogant. Every time we try to talk, he turns his back and walks away,” Neymar told Globo.
He added that the referee refused dialogue: “When I talk to him, he threatens me. He said, ‘If you come near me, I’ll give you a yellow card.’ I said, ‘Can’t I talk to you?’”
Neymar Questions Officiating Standards
Neymar was furious about a key decision that led to Flamengo’s winning goal, arguing that a foul on Brazão was missed in the buildup. “Refereeing in Brazil has been making huge mistakes. This needs to be addressed,” he said.
Heated Exchange With Coach
The match ended in further drama as Neymar reacted angrily when substituted in the 85th minute, reportedly shouting, “Are you going to take me off?” toward coach Vojvoda.
Santos’ Struggles Continue
The loss deepened Santos’ woes, leaving them 17th in the standings and battling to avoid relegation. The confrontation adds to Neymar’s turbulent return season, which has been marked by injuries and off-field controversies.
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