Fans turn back on Neymar's Santos after 6-0 defeat against Vasco da Gama; coach Cléber Xavier sacked

Neymar left the field crying following the defeat.

In Sunday’s Brazilian Serie A match, Vasco da Gama defeated Neymar’s Santos by six goals thanks to a brace from Phillipe Coutinho.

The biggest defeat of his career came in a 6-0 loss to the club, where he had inked a new deal in June. At full time, a member of the club’s backroom staff consoled him on the field after he became distraught.

The 33-year-old was devastated after the game and couldn’t control his tears as he suffered one of the most embarrassing defeats of his career.

The Brazilian agreed to take responsibility for the defeat

“I’m ashamed. I’m totally disappointed with our performance. The fans have every right to protest, obviously without using violence … But if they want to curse and insult, they’re in their right,” Neymar said post-match.

“It’s a feeling of extreme shame. I’ve never experienced this in my life. Unfortunately, it happened. The tears were from anger, from everything. Unfortunately, I can’t help in every way. Anyway, it was total s—, that’s the reality.”

Following the outcome, the club immediately fired head coach Cléber Xavier and issued a statement wishing him “well in his future career.”

Many of the Santos’ supporters collectively departed MorumBIS and turned their backs on the club as they witnessed one of the most heart-wrenching defeats of the club in its history.

The 6-0 defeat marks the most crushing defeat in the club’s 98-year history.

However, as hosts in the Brasileirão, the Peixe had never lost by more than four goals. Neymar sobbed uncontrollably as he exited the field in the arms of Vasco coach Fernando Dinz, who had previously coached him for the Brazilian National Team, following the final whistle.

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