Neymar after Santos' 6-0 defeat: "I have never been humiliated like this before!"
August 19, 202555 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes

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In a shocking scene that shook Brazilian football, Brazilian star Neymar da Silva, captain of Santos, admitted that his team deserves the fans' outrage, confirming that they "deserve the insults and humiliation" after the resounding defeat against Vasco da Gama with a score of 0-6, in a disastrous match held on Sunday as part of the Brazilian league.
The match witnessed one of the darkest moments in Santos' history, as the prestigious club suffered its biggest home defeat in the history of the competition, and it is also considered the heaviest defeat in Neymar's professional career, which has spanned major stops at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Al Hilal, and now Santos.
Neymar, who is 33 years old, appeared devastated and in tears after the final whistle, and he told reporters while wiping his tears with his shirt:
"I feel ashamed... I really feel ashamed of the performance we delivered. I have never experienced such a situation throughout my career. What happened today is inexcusable; it is an unbearable feeling."
The player, who is the most expensive in football history, added:
"The fans have every right to be angry and protest. Yes, without violence, but if they want to insult us or humiliate us, they are completely right. We have let them down in an unforgivable way."
Amidst the charged atmosphere, angry Santos fans left the stands before the end of the match, while those who remained cheered for the opposing team in a clear message of anger against their own team.
In the wake of the humiliating defeat, Santos' management announced the dismissal of coach Kleber Chavie from his position, after less than 4 months of taking charge of the team, in an urgent attempt to salvage what can be salvaged, especially since the team is now only two points away from the relegation zone.
Neymar concluded his remarks by saying:
"My tears were not just because of the result, but because of the complete inability to contribute to saving the team. It was a disastrous night in every sense of the word."
The coming days are crucial for Santos' fate; can Neymar lead his team to safety, or will this defeat mark the beginning of the end?