Neymar, disgusting simulation! » The circus made by the author of the “double” in Santos' victory has gone viral
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published on Saturday, 28 February 2026, 12:55 / Updated on Saturday, 28 February 2026 13:01
Neymar was a hero and a clown in the FC Santos – Vasco da Gama 2-1 match in the 4th stage of the Brazilian championship. Returning from knee surgery, the home striker slumped to the turf in disgrace, pretending to have been hit in the face by Thiago Mendes!
Neymar was the protagonist of the last match played at FC Santos, in his first appearance on the field after the knee injury. The 34-year-old star scored the first goals this season in the Brazilian Serie A, being decisive for the success (2-1) with Vasco da Gama.
The best scorer in the history of the national team (79 goals in 128 selections) opened the scoring on a counterattack in the 25th minute and he also closed the scoreboard in the 61st minute. Between these successes, Neymar came to the fore and in a negative way, through the skit played in the 29th minute.
The Brazilian striker tangled with Thiago Mendes from a distance, then approached him and came face to face with the visiting midfielder.
Under the eyes of the referee, Neymar collapsed, pretending to have received a kick in the figure from Thiago Mendes!
The referee stopped the game to try and calm the atmosphere, but right before his eyes, Neymar collapsed on the pitch, pretending to have been hit in the face!
Neymar collapses without being touched by Thiago Mendes in the match FC Santos – Vasco da Gama 2-1 / Photo: X Instagram portaludoacontece
A ruckus ensued from there, with both players receiving yellow cards. The scene quickly went viral online, with images being broadcast on Brazilian television and in the videos of the fans present in the stadium. The phase also spawned memes, jokes and comical comparisons aimed at Neymar's unmistakable style.
Juventus fans ironically compared him to Bastoni and Barella, recalling in the comments the incidents and tensions in the Italian derby against Inter, Chivu's team.
149of goals scored by Neymar for FC Santos in 256 matches. The Brazilian also has 71 assists
The FC Santos captain was out for two months after knee surgery, missing ten games at the club he grew up with and returned to on a free transfer 13 months ago.
