NEYMAR APOLOGISES AFTER SLAPPING TEAM-MATE DURING TRAINING SESSION
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Santos FC forward Neymar has apologised after admitting he “crossed the line” by slapping teenage team-mate Robinho Jr during a training session.
The incident occurred on Sunday at the club’s training facility, reportedly after the 18-year-old forward dribbled past Neymar, triggering an angry reaction from the 34-year-old.
According to reports, Robinho Jr described the incident as a “violent slap to the face,” prompting Santos FC to launch an internal investigation into the matter.
However, by Tuesday, the club confirmed that the issue had been resolved following discussions between both players, describing the situation as “all sorted.”
Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer, publicly accepted responsibility and acknowledged that his reaction was excessive.
“If you want an apology in front of the media, here it is,” he said. “I did overreact in the way I reacted. It could have been different, but I ended up losing my head.
“Everyone makes mistakes. It was my mistake, his mistake, but I made the bigger mistake.”
Despite the altercation, Neymar spoke positively about his younger team-mate, describing him as someone he holds in high regard.
Robinho Jr, son of former Brazil international Robinho, said Neymar apologised immediately after the incident and reiterated his apology multiple times.
“It was a situation that upset me because he has been my idol since I was a child,” he said. “But he realised straight away that he had gone too far. We’ve already talked about it. I’m fine, I like him a lot, and it’s all sorted.”
The pair appeared to have moved past the incident during Tuesday’s match, when Neymar celebrated his goal in a 1-1 draw by embracing Robinho Jr on the touchline.
Santos FC are expected to take no further disciplinary action, with both players remaining part of the squad as the team shifts focus to upcoming fixtures.
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