Overview
- Neymar put Santos ahead in a 1-1 home draw with Paraguay’s Recoleta in the Copa Sudamericana at Vila Belmiro.
- After the match, video shows a supporter telling him to train more and calling him a bit fat, which led to a heated exchange at the sideline.
- He shot back with, “Do I have to do everything? Shut up,” and pointed to the Santos badge while saying he gives his life for the club and deserves respect.
- In later comments in the mixed zone, he said he would not accept that kind of attack and, in a separate clip reported by ESPN, said the fans were right and asked, “Am I spoiled? I’m giving my life for this.”
- Reports differ on whether the critics were in the main stand or VIP seats, and there is no word yet of any club or federation action, with the dispute drawing extra attention as he tries to earn a World Cup call-up.