Neymar Reveals Why He Cried After Vasco da Gama Defeated Santos

Neymar recently opened up about why he was seen crying after Vasco da Gama defeated Santos. The Brazilian superstar, who returned to Santos earlier this year, was visibly emotional after the match in which Vasco ran riot with a 6-0 victory.

This defeat marked the heaviest in Neymar's career, with Santos conceding six goals at home in a Brazilian Serie A match. Neymar explained in an interview with TouchlineX that his emotions were a reflection of the gravity of the situation Santos was facing, as they were just two points above the relegation zone after winning only six of their opening 19 league matches.

The fallout from this defeat was immediate, with head coach Cleber Xavier being dismissed shortly after the game. Xavier, who had been appointed in April for his first managerial role after serving as an assistant, was let go by the club in a terse statement.