Neymar has shocking outburst with referees and fans after Santos’ match with Remo

Neymar and Santos managed to get a close win over Remo to eliminate them from the Copa do Brasil, but it was the star’s reaction afterwards that garnered attention.

Neymar came off the bench to set up fellow substitute Rony’s goal against Remo in the second-leg of their Round of 16 tie in the Copa do Brasil.

However, he had a visceral and aggressive reaction towards the fans, Remo players, officials, and staff after the game that has since gone viral.

What was behind Neymar’s aggressive reaction towards Remo?

After the game was over, Neymar, who had been the target of Remo fans’ hostility, celebrated Santos’ win by blowing kisses to the crowd.

Heading down the tunnel, Neymar could be seen provoking players, officials, fans, and staff associated with Remo by yelling, ‘Eliminated!’ repeatedly in Portuguese

Neymar has shocking outburst with referees

Neymar was quickly ushered into the locker room, just before a violent scene could erupt, as fans and players were attempting to get past the barricades to physically confront the former Puskas award winner.

It was a rare display of aggression from the Brazilian star, who was often known to wear a smile on his face and carry himself with a positive attitude.

However, the relentless disrespect and jeering from the Remo fans seems to have gotten under the former FC Barcelona star’s skin, causing him to react in such a way.

Remo president goes on scathing rant against Neymar

Remo president Antonio Carlos Texeira spoke to Brazilian outlet O Fluxo after the incident and did not hold back on Neymar.

“That bum Neymar, who is idolised by a lot of children, did his antics here and then came to provoke us. We’re guilty of idolising a bunch of bums like that guy.”

Neymar’s actions have not gone down well in the eyes of the Brazilian media, who feel this is the second time in the last two months the former superstar has lost his composure in an ugly way.

Fans will remember Neymar’s aggressive response to Brazil’s loss to Norway, where he tried picking a fight with Martin Odegaard and goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.

That situation, followed up by this outburst against Remo supporters, has forced Neymar’s reputation in Brazil to take a hit.

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