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Neymar shed tears on the field, Santos lost 0-6, setting the worst record in his career

9:25am, 19 August 2025【Football】

In the 20th round of the Brazilian League, Santos faced Vascoda Gama at home, and no one expected this to become a shameful tragedy. Six goals conceded and zero goals, the former South American giants were completely torn apart by their opponents. The final whistle sounded, and Neymar could no longer hold back his tears and walked off the court with tears in his face. The camera captured him wiping his tears with his jersey. At that moment, the boos on the sidelines and the sighs of the fans became the background sound that hurt people's hearts. This was not only Santos' nightmare, but also the most tragic night in Neymar's career.

According to statistics, this is the biggest score loss Neymar encountered in the professional arena. You know, he has experienced the tragedy of a 1-7 World Cup defeat to Germany, and has also lost the big scene of the Champions League knockout stage, but has never experienced such a defeat at the club level. This 0-6 game will become an indelible scar in his resume. After the game, Santos Club responded quickly and coach Kleber Shaville was fired on the spot. For any Brazilian giant, the shame of swallowing 0-6 at home cannot be explained by tactics or luck. Changing coaches is a responsible attitude to the fans and a wake-up call to the team. A crushing defeat directly shocked the locker room and management, indicating that the problem is not as simple as a game.

Neimal was in a low mood during an interview and said bluntly that he felt extremely ashamed. He admitted that he had hardly helped both offense and defense throughout the game, which made him unable to forgive himself. "It is a shame to play like this while wearing a Santos jersey." This sentence expresses his heartbreak. When a superstar crys in front of the camera, it often means that what he bears is not a loss, but the collapse of trust and mission.

From the attitude level, Neymar also pointed out the problem. He publicly stated that if the team continues to play in this state, then the next training will be meaningless. **This is not an angry word, but a naked warning. **As the soul of Santos, he knows that what the team needs is not only a technical and tactical adjustment, but also a complete awakening of spirit and responsibility.

On social media, Neymar updated his updates: "Santos should not have suffered such a defeat." This short sentence made countless fans feel sank. Santos is the cradle that gave birth to Neymar and the starting point of his career. Now, he returns with glory, but he has to bear this humiliation under the gaze of his hometown elders. Behind the tears are countless complex emotions: anger, helplessness, guilt, and loss.

This game exposed Santos' problems far more than just a head coach. The entire defense line is useless, the midfield loses confrontation and organization, and the front line lacks efficiency. Although Neymar has personal abilities, when the spirit and tactics of the whole team are defeated, his efforts can only become powerless struggle. Football is not a game for one person. When the system collapses, superstars cannot change their destiny alone.

For Brazilian fans, the impact of this defeat is particularly stinging. Santos is not only a club, but also a history that symbolizes the glory of Brazilian football. Pele came out of here, and Neymar also gave birth to him, but now he was humiliated by his opponent 6 goals at home. The scene of traditional wealthy families falling to the bottom makes people have to reflect on the pain of Brazilian football in turmoil and reconstruction.

This 0-6 also makes people re-examine the significance of Neymar's return to Brazil. Many people look forward to him leading Santos back to glory and becoming the spiritual banner of the team. But reality tells people that a superstar alone cannot fill the loopholes in the system and structure. Neymar's tears also told the fans: This is not a burden that one person can bear. If Santos does not completely rebuild its management, tactical thinking, and player mentality, the tragedy will repeat itself.

For Neymar himself, this loss may be a turning point. Should we continue to bear the infamy and responsibility, or should we prove ourselves again with actions? He needs to respond on the field. Fans can forgive the temporary downturn, but cannot forgive the continued disappointment. Only by turning tears into fighting spirit and turning pain into strength can he lead Santos out of the shadow.

This is not an ordinary game, it will remain in people's memory for a long time. It reminds us that even if you are a superstar, you cannot escape the cruelty of the football world. Six goals conceded are not only failures in the score, but also loss of attitude, spirit and responsibility.

The future Santos needs not only a new coach, but also a completely awakened team. Neymar also needs to find himself who can lead the team forward. Perhaps it is this 0-6 that will become the starting point for Santos to be reborn in the ashes. Tears are a proof of shame and an opportunity for rebirth.