Overview

• Neymar received a second yellow card in the 76th minute after punching a rebound into the net and was sent off for deliberate handball.
• His action drew comparisons to Diego Maradona’s infamous 'Hand of God' strike but backfired when the referee disallowed the goal.
• Botafogo capitalised on the numerical advantage and scored with four minutes remaining to secure a 1-0 victory that leaves Santos 18th in the standings.
• The red card rules Neymar out of Santos’ next league match against Fortaleza and he can only return if he extends his contract before the league resumes in July.
• Having rejoined Santos in January after a stint with Al-Hilal, Neymar’s deal expires on June 30 and no extension has yet been finalised.