Neymar apologizes.

Neymar apologized to fans and teammates after receiving a red card in Santos' 0-1 defeat to Botafogo in the Brazilian league on the morning of June 2nd.

"I want to apologize to the fans and the team for the red card today," the 1992-born star briefly shared after the match.

Returning to official competition after a long period of injury treatment, Neymar was expected to help Santos escape their crisis. However, contrary to expectations, he proved to be a major disappointment.

In a heated moment in the second half against Botafogo, Neymar handled the ball and received a second yellow card, resulting in his sending off. Playing with ten men completely cost Santos control of the game, leading to the decisive goal conceded in the final minutes. This defeat further deepened the team's relegation zone and increased their risk of being relegated.

Notably, this was Neymar's first full official match since his return, not counting the friendly against RB Leipzig. Despite some characteristic technical displays, Neymar showed a clear decline in form, lacking connection with his teammates, easily losing in challenges, and especially losing control of his mentality.

Neymar's contract with Santos expires on June 30th. Given his current lackluster performances and a nearly two-month goal drought, his departure from the club is highly likely.

The future of the former Barcelona star with the Brazilian national team is also in question under coach Carlo Ancelotti. With his current form, the dream of participating in the 2026 World Cup is becoming increasingly distant for Neymar.

Source: https://znews.vn/neymar-xin-loi-post1557651.html