Neymar accused of assault by Robinho Jr
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The atmosphere at Santos has taken a dramatic turn following an incident involving Neymar and young forward Robinho Jr during a recent training session. What started as a routine play quickly turned into a physical confrontation that is now making headlines both inside and outside the club.
FRUSTRATED Brazilian superstar Neymar reportedly slapped and tripped his 18-year-old Santos team-mate Robinho Jr during a training ground bust-up. The son of the former Manchester City and Real
According to Globoesporte, Santos' number 10 got into a scuffle, and there was “shoving and wrestling”. It could have been just another run-in during a soccer team’s practice, but the names of those involved elevate the incident to almost a matter of national importance in Brazil.