Overview
- The dispute, which flared Sunday during a practice at CT Rei Pelé, involved an alleged slap and trip by Neymar against 18-year-old Robinho Jr.
- Santos announced an internal inquiry and said its legal department is leading the fact-finding.
- Robinho Jr.'s representatives filed an extrajudicial notice to the club and warned they could seek to terminate his contract.
- Neymar apologized publicly and in the dressing room, and Robinho Jr. said he accepts the apology and will withdraw the notice.
- A fabricated video that used AI effects circulated online and magnified the controversy, with Brazilian coverage also noting Santos' poor form and possible image costs for Neymar.