Neymar's justification for missing a semifinal with Santos was criticized because he was seen at Carnival last week.

Neymar is once again at the center of controversy, and this time, it’s not for his skills on the pitch.  The Brazilian star was benched for Santos' crucial

Neymar Jr. could not prevent Santos' elimination in the Campeonato Paulista. The Brazilian winger watched from the bench as his team were defeated 2-1 at the hands of Corinthians.

Neymar did not feature for Santos in Sunday's 2-1 semifinal defeat at Corinthians because of ongoing "discomfort" in his left thigh.

Neymar’s justification for missing a semifinal with Santos has been criticized because he was seen at Carnival last week

Neymar sat on the bench throughout Santos' 2-1 defeat to Corinthians in the Campeonato Paulista semi-final. DOGE blows the lid off massive number of loans granted to kids and more top headlines Norway: Is It The Perfect Economy?

Neymar has been accused of "not taking football seriously" after missing Santos' clash with Corinthians following a visit to the Rio Carnival.

Santos suffered a bitter 2-1 defeat against Corinthians in the Paulista Championship, ending their hopes of securing the title. A The post Neymar Jr responds firmly to criticism over his injury and absence first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

A Neymar-less Santos was defeated 2-1 in the Paulista Championship semifinals by a solid Corinthians team, ending a four-game winning streak for Santos. Neymar spent the match on the bench due to a minor thigh issue,