Neymar, Robinho Jr. Altercation: How Alleged Slap of Santos Teammate Sparked Pre-World Cup Transfer Speculation
Santos opened a formal review after Robinho Jr. accused Neymar of physical misconduct and inappropriate language in a training clash.
- On Sunday, Santos forward Neymar and teammate Robinho Jr., son of former Manchester City forward Robinho, clashed during training, prompting the club to launch a formal investigation into the incident.
- Neymar allegedly reacted angrily after the 18-year-old dribbled past him during drills; the exchange escalated before teammates intervened, though Neymar later apologized to Robinho Jr. and his mother.
- Robinho Jr. has made three allegations against Neymar, accusing him of physical misconduct and inappropriate language, and demanded a meeting with Santos citing a "lack of minimum safety standards."
- Despite the tension, both players traveled to Paraguay for a Copa Sudamericana match against Deportivo Recoleta, with sources reporting Neymar, Robinho Jr., and Gabriel Barbosa 'Gabigol' had "lunch together at the team" hotel.
- Reports suggest Robinho Jr. may be using the incident to force an exit from Santos, as his representatives have issued an extrajudicial notice seeking accountability and safety assurances from the club.
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[OSEN=Reporter Jeong Seung-woo] A clash that occurred at the training ground has turned into a controversy. The fallout is growing as reports have emerged that Neymar (34) made physical contact with his teammate and teenage prospect Robinho Junior (18, both Santos), and that the player has taken legal action.
Neymar finds himself in trouble after Santos teammate accuses him of physical and verbal assault
Star forward Neymar reportedly engaged in a heated clash with teammate Robinho Jr during training. The incident is believed to have occurred during a Sunday session, where a routine exchange between the two players escalated. It initially looked like a competitive moment during drills, but the matter soon turned tense, with others in the squad stepping in as tempers rose. As per reports, the situation was triggered when Robinho Jr. managed to ge…
An altercation to training shakes the Santos club. The internal investigation of Neymar could weigh on his selection for the World Cup, while Robinho Junior threatens to break his contract.
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