Neymar Furious as Officials Substitute Him by Mistake in Santos Defeat
Brazilian star Neymar clashed with match officials after being wrongly substituted during Santos' 3-0 defeat to Coritiba. The error happened 65 minutes in while he was off the pitch for treatment. The fourth official displayed his No.10, triggering the change. Neymar tried to return but was booked and the decision stood. In frustration, he grabbed the substitution slip and showed it to TV cameras to highlight the mistake. He then handed the captain’s armband to Gonzalo Escobar before leaving the field. The incident came a day before Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to announce his World Cup squad. Neymar, who recently extended his Santos contract to 2026, was hoping to strengthen his bid for the tournament.
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