Neymar angry at being accidentally substituted
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May 18, 2026
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An apparent mistake by the fourth official forced Neymar off the field during Santos’ 3-0 home loss to Coritiba in a Brazilian league match yesterday, the last chance for the star striker to impress before Brazil’s World Cup squad is announced.
The 34-year-old Neymar, who has struggled to be fit since he tore his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in October 2023, has tried for more than a year to show Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti he deserves a place in the squad.
The incident took place in the 65th minute when Coritiba were already leading 3-0 and Neymar, whose form has improved in recent weeks, was having a quiet match for relegation-threatened Santos.
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