While PSG were celebrating their first-ever Champions League title at the Parc des Princes, Neymar endured a far darker evening back in Brazil. Sent off in Santos’ defeat to Botafogo, the former Paris star lost his cool — with a blatant handball, an emotional outburst, and bitter regrets.
Starting for Santos against Botafogo, Neymar was booked early on for provocation. Then in the 76th minute, he shockingly tried to score with his hand, earning a second yellow card and a subsequent red. The move baffled fans and teammates alike in an already heated match.
Captain’s armband thrown, tempers flaring
As he left the pitch, Neymar flung his captain’s armband to the ground — a gesture full of frustration. Botafogo took advantage of the numerical edge and scored the game’s only goal.
Angry post-match message
On social media, the Brazilian let his emotions fly: “The second yellow was fair, but the first one? The referee was mocking me. I committed one foul and got booked right away. There are truly some terrible referees, my god. Just my opinion. Please, don’t punish me again,” he said.
He eventually apologized for the defeat, but the tone was bitter.While Neymar was leaving the pitch in anger, his former PSG teammates were lifting the Champions League trophy. A stark contrast. Once a prince in Paris, Neymar now seems out of sync with a career that’s fading in frustration.
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