Neymar criticizes referee decision following red card in Santos draw

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Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Neymar criticizes referee decision following red card in Santos draw
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Neymar took to social media after being sent off during Santos’ 1–1 draw against Bahia on October 24. He admitted responsibility for his actions but accused Bahia midfielder Rodrigo Nestor of using underhanded tactics to provoke his dismissal. Neymar called the situation surreal, referencing the 'Vini Jr. Rule' meant to combat racism, which was reportedly misused by Nestor. Santos managed to equalize despite being a man down, showcasing resilience after Neymar's exit.

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  • •Neymar sent off in Santos' 1–1 draw with Bahia.
  • •Neymar criticized Nestor's actions on social media.
  • •Santos equalized despite being down to 10 men.
  • •Neymar referred to the 'Vini Jr. Rule' in his complaints.
  • •The match occurred on October 24.
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Neymar took to social media overnight from Saturday (24) into Sunday (25) to address his sending-off in Santos’ 1–1 draw with Bahia.The star apologized to the fans, admitted he had "f...ed up," cr...

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