It could be one more sting in a soccer team training session, but the name of the protagonists elevates the anecdote almost to a state matter in Brazil. In the last session of Saintsfor players who did not play the match against Palmeirasthere was a scuffle between Neymar and Robinho Júniorthe son of the former Real Madrid footballer.
According to Globoesporte, a dribble from the kid (18 years old) bothered Neymarwho felt that he was being disrespected and made a harsh tackle on Robinho Júnior, causing a brawl in which “there was pushing and struggling.” And it could have gone further, according to the Brazilian media: “At least one person contacted by the reporter also claims to have seen the number 10 slap the young player.”
The same sources assure that after the training the atmosphere at the ‘Rei Pelé Training Center’ was quite tense. and that the representatives of Robinho’s son asked the club for explanations for what happened.
A ‘godfather and godson’ relationship
“Neymar He spoke to the young player to apologize due to his impulsive behavior,” Globoesporte also says, which assures that both players maintain a close relationship, almost like ‘godfather and godson’, given Neymar’s closeness with his teammate’s family.
Santos’ number 10, which is getting closer and closer to being left without a World Cup, thus adds one more problem to a difficult season. Despite everything, the Santos coach, Cuca, confirmed that Neymar will be in the squad for Tuesday’s match against Recoleta in Paraguaya duel from the Copa Sudamericana.
