US EditionNeymar Apologizes for Red Card in What Could Be His Last Game with Brazilian Club Santos
- Neymar received a second yellow card and was sent off during Santos FC's 1-0 loss to Botafogo on June 2, 2025, in a Brazilian league match.
- The expulsion occurred after Neymar scored with his hand late in the game, emulating Maradona's 'Hand of God' but provoking fury and a quick red card.
- Neymar rejoined Santos in January after playing abroad, with the club spending $21 million on his return, but injuries limited him to just 79 minutes of league action.
- After the match, he expressed regret for his error and asked for understanding, admitting responsibility by saying the three points should be charged to him, as Santos remained in 18th place with eight points.
- The red card rules Neymar out of the next match, and with his contract expiring June 30, his future at Santos remains uncertain amid the club's financial and sporting struggles.
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Neymar apologizes for red card in what could be his last game with Brazilian club Santos
Neymar has apologized for a red card that he says cost Santos a victory in the Brazilian league. He says “desperation” to score led to the mistake in what could be his final match with the club. Neymar was sent…
Neymar's Controversial Exit Compounds Santos' Financial and Sporting Crisis
Santos FC faces existential threats after Neymar’s red card contributed to a 1-0 loss against Botafogo, leaving the Pelé-founded club in Brazil’s relegation zone with eight points from 11 matches. The forward intentionally used his hand to score in the 74th minute, imitating Diego Maradona’s 1986 “Hand of God” move, resulting in immediate expulsion and […]
‘Hand of Neymar’ earns Brazilian red card in potential Santos send off
With Santos and Botafogo locked at 0-0 heading into the last 15 minutes of their Brazilian league game, Neymar launched himself at a rebound in the penalty area and steered the ball into the net with his hand.
“With God’s hand” can no longer be repeated. Neymar also tried to give a bullet with his hand, such as Maradona in 1986, but the judge saw and punished the gesture.
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