Brazilian forward Neymar was seen leaving the field in tears after Santos endured a devastating 6-0 home defeat against Vasco da Gama. This loss marked the most significant defeat in Neymar's illustrious career and the first time Santos has conceded six goals at home in a Brazilian Serie A match.

The Match Overview

• Vasco da Gama's Dominance: Former Liverpool and Aston Villa forward Philippe Coutinho scored twice, leading Vasco to their first win in six league games and their biggest league victory in 17 years.
• Santos' Struggles: The eight-time champions are now just two points above the relegation zone, and coach Cleber Xavier was sacked hours after the match.

Neymar's Reaction

Neymar expressed his deep disappointment, stating, "I'm ashamed. I'm totally disappointed with our performance. The fans have every right to protest, obviously without using violence. But if they want to curse and insult, they're in their right. To sum up our attitude on the field, it was terrible."

Career Context

Neymar, the world's most expensive footballer, rejoined Santos in January after his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal was terminated. Since his return, he has scored six goals and provided three assists in 21 games across all competitions.

Injury Concerns

Neymar left the field in tears after getting injured 34 minutes into his first Serie A start of the season, which caused him to miss the next five league games due to a hamstring problem.

Looking Ahead

Santos, who won promotion back to the Brazilian top flight last November, will face fourth-placed Bahia in their next game on Sunday, 24 August. The team's performance in the upcoming matches will be crucial to avoid relegation.