Neymar had a tense exchange with a Santos fan after his late goal was disallowed in a crucial Serie A match.
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The 33-year-old returned to Santos this year but has struggled, dealing with injuries, suspensions, and COVID-19 setbacks.
On Wednesday night, Santos lost 2-1 to Internacional, remaining stuck in the relegation zone near the bottom of the table.
Santos fought back late with Alvaro Martin Barreal scoring early in added time, igniting hopes for a comeback victory.
Moments later, Neymar thought he scored a stunning left-footed goal that would have leveled the score for Santos.
The home crowd erupted in celebration until the referee ruled the ball had not fully crossed the line.
Videos show Neymar visibly frustrated, approaching the stands to confront a fan who appeared to criticize him angrily, reports ESPN.
He gestured and argued briefly before teammates intervened, calming him down and leading him away from the fan.
Santos currently sit 17th out of 20, with four teams facing relegation to Serie B this season.
Neymar’s return has been far from smooth, and the club desperately needs him to regain form and inspire results.
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