Neymar goes ballistic on ref after ‘inexplicable error’ with star’s World Cup fate hanging in balance
Neymar expressed his frustration during a match after an officiating error led to his substitution. The incident occurred in a game where Santos lost 3-0 to Coritiba, and Neymar was mistakenly shown as being substituted while he was receiving treatment. This controversy arises just before Brazil announces its roster for the upcoming World Cup.
- ▪Neymar became irate after an officiating error during a club match.
- ▪The mistake involved the fourth official incorrectly signaling Neymar's substitution.
- ▪Santos confirmed the error in a statement, calling it an inexplicable mistake.
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Soccer Neymar goes ballistic on ref after ‘inexplicable error’ with star’s World Cup fate hanging in balance By Christian Arnold Published May 17, 2026, 9:42 p.m. ET Brazilian soccer star Neymar became irate during a club match Sunday after an officiating error forced him out of the contest. The mess-up occurred in the 65th minute of what became a 3-0 loss for Santos — Neymar’s club team — to Coritiba. Neymar had been on the sideline receiving treatment when the fourth official held up his No. 10 to signal that he was being subbed off for Robinho Jr, BBC reported. 3 Neymar goes ballistic on the ref for a yellow-card blunder during a 3-0 loss for Santos to Coritiba.
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