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[WATCH] Santos fans barge into club's training ground to confront Neymar & other players

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.
Published at :August 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Modified at :August 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Neymar Jr Santos FC Brazil

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Days ago, the club suffered one of the most heartbreaking losses in their history.

Following their humiliating defeat during the weekend, Santos players were met with incensed fans at their training ground after the supporters decided to storm the facility to confront the players.

Vasco da Gama defeated Santos 0–6 in a heartbreaking loss for Brazilian football star Neymar and the fans. The former FC Barcelona player, who moved back to Santos in January 2025, started crying on the field when the final whistle blew.

Neymar JR of Santos
Neymar started crying as soon as the final whistle blew (Photo via Getty Images)

Things further got bad when the fans decided to turn their back on the team after the club suffered one of the most devastating defeats in their history.

Embarrassed by the loss, the 33-year-old decided to speak after the game and took responsibility for the defeat after he left the pitch with tears.

Neymar apologised to fans after their demoralising defeat

“I am totally disappointed with our game. You have every right to protest, but without violence, although you do have the right to insult. It’s a feeling of great shame. I’ve never been through this in my life,” said Neymar after the game.

Santos fans confront players at their training ground

Moreover, when the club returned to training to prepare for the next game, things had only escalated. Santos fans barged into their training ground and confronted the players for their inability to win the matches.

When irate fans stormed outside Santos’ training session to confront Neymar and the rest of the squad in person, demanding answers after a spate of unsatisfactory performances, the environment surrounding the club became even more turbulent.

Why did Santos’ fans storm into the club’s training ground?

Following a 6-0 loss to Vasco Da Gama, the fans were aggravated and confronted the players at their training facility.

Which place are the club in the Brazilian Serie A table?

They are currently placed in 15th place in the table.

When will they next play?

They will next face Bahia on 24th August.

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Rajarshi Shukla
Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.

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