US Edition“Those 3 Points Can Put on My Account!!!” - Neymar Issues Apology to Teammates for Mistake as He Gets Sent Off After Trying to Copy Maradona
- Neymar was sent off for deliberately handling the ball to mimic Maradona's 'Hand of God' during Santos' 1-0 home loss to Botafogo on June 1, 2025.
- Neymar attempted this move after returning from a hamstring injury and amid uncertainty over his contract expiring June 30, 2025.
- Santos remained 18th in the league, with Botafogo's Artur Victor Guimarães scoring the late game-winner after Neymar's dismissal reduced Santos to ten men.
- Neymar took to Instagram to express regret, explaining that his eagerness to score can lead to errors, and he sincerely apologized to both his teammates and the fans.
- The red card will suspend Neymar for the next match and may mark his final appearance for Santos unless he extends his contract beyond June 30.
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“Those 3 points can put on my account!!!” - Neymar issues apology to teammates for mistake as he gets sent off after trying to copy Maradona
Neymar has issued an apology on social media after attempting to recreate Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal during Santos' clash against Botafogo on Sunday, June 1.
Neymar apologises to team-mates after being sent off for trying to copy Diego Maradona - The Mirror
Neymar was sent off as Santos were beaten 1-0 by Botafogo on Sunday after being shown a second yellow card for handball and the winger will now serve a suspension
The return to Santos to relaunch his career is not being all the positive that Neymar imagined. The physical drawbacks, after a rupture of ligaments in a knee that demanded a year of recovery, diminished his continuity and prevented him from having one of his objectives: to be reconvened in the selection of Brazil. With a contract of only six months, with expiration on June 30, Neymar was expelled in the defeat by 1-0 to Botafogo. Now, Santos is…
Neymar has not managed to stand out in Santos in his second cycle and after seeing the red card, he could leave the club and return to Saudi Arabia. Neymar returned to Santos with chocolates and sauces. However, his arrival has not generated the expected effects and now saw the red card for honoring a controversial play by Diego Armando Maradona. After a period marked by injuries in the Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia, Ney decided to leave behind this …
Let one say that Neymar would lack the necessary will. For Santos he is now trying it by all means – and should have caused a tangible scandal.
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