(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Neymar’s Santos Suffer Historic 6-0 Defeat in Brasileirão
In a shocking turn of events, Santos FC endured a historic 6-0 loss to Vasco da Gama on August 17, 2025, marking the worst defeat of Neymar’s career. The Brazilian forward, visibly upset, described the result as “a disgrace,” expressing deep disappointment in his team’s performance.
A Crushing Defeat
After the match, Neymar, who is striving to regain his place in the Brazilian national team, spoke to the press, admitting, “I’m profoundly disappointed. This is a feeling of deep shame. I’ve never experienced anything like this in my career.”
The match’s emotional toll was evident when Fernando Diniz, coach of Vasco da Gama, was seen consoling Neymar, who left the pitch in tears with his face covered by his shirt. The Santos fans, who had hoped to see a strong performance from Neymar, turned their backs on the team, further intensifying the sense of humiliation.
Coach Cleber Xavier Fired
The devastating loss prompted Santos FC to take swift action, with the club announcing the termination of Cleber Xavier’s contract as coach immediately following the match. This defeat was not only Santos’ heaviest loss in the Brasileirão but also marked Vasco da Gama’s biggest victory over them in nearly a century.
Santos’ Struggling Position
The 6-0 scoreline also marked Santos’ heaviest ever home defeat in the league, with the team having never previously lost a home match by more than four goals. With just 21 points from 20 games, Santos now sits 15th in the league standings, with relegation a looming threat as other teams battle to stay in the top division.
The match served as a painful reminder of the challenges Santos faces in the ongoing season, and Neymar will now have to regroup after this dismal result.
