Neymar has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his physical altercation with young team-mate Robinho Junior, offering a public apology following Santos' latest Copa Sudamericana outing. The Brazilian superstar admitted to losing his cool with the teenager during a heated training session over the weekend.
Neymar was allegedly involved in a heated physical altercation with Robinho Jr during Santos training. There was "pushing and shoving" between the pair, and it has been reported that Neymar tripped the youngster in the Sunday session. Although the situation escalated, reports suggest the two players have since resolved their differences ahead of upcoming matches.
Neymar was involved in a heated confrontation with a supporter at Vila Belmiro as Santos were booed off following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Deportivo Recoleta in the Copa Sudamericana. Despite scoring early, the Brazilian superstar reacted to the crowd’s frustration by engaging in a verbal spat with a fan as the team hit a new low.