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Neymar Faces Santos Fans After Training Center Is Stormed

Police secured the Rei Pelé complex following a 6-0 loss that left Santos two points above the drop.

Overview

  • Members of the Torcida Sangue Jovem forced entry into the Rei Pelé facility during the squad’s return to training on Tuesday.
  • Protesters set off petards, shouted against the club’s board, and displayed a banner reading “elenco de finados.”
  • Neymar walked out to speak with the group and said, “Estamos intentando mejorar las cosas,” in footage shared on social media.
  • Police removed the invading supporters and stayed to guard the complex, according to the reports.
  • The unrest followed Sunday’s 6-0 defeat to Vasco da Gama that left Santos 15th and two points above the relegation zone, and Neymar started and left the field in tears.