Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Santos Sacks Coach After Humiliating Loss; Neymar Cries
Santos, a soccer team with Neymar, lost a game very badly, 6-0!
After the loss, the coach was fired.
Neymar, was very sad and cried after the game.
This happened after an underwhelming spell in Saudi Arabia and a contract extension in June.
The loss puts Santos close to being relegated, which means they might have to play in a lower league.
The coach took over in April.
Santos fired coach Cleber Xavier after a 6-0 loss to Vasco da Gama.
Neymar was visibly upset and cried after the match.
The loss leaves Santos in 15th place in the Brazilian Serie A.
Santos is two points above the relegation zone.
Xavier took over as coach in April.
- Who
- Santos, Vasco da Gama, Neymar, and Cleber Xavier.
- What
- Santos lost 6-0 to Vasco da Gama, leading to the coach's firing.
- When
- Recently, on a Sunday.
- Where
- In a Brazilian Serie A match.
- Why
- The loss resulted in the coach's dismissal and left Santos near the relegation zone.
- Match Result
- Vasco da Gama 6, Santos 0
- Coach Fired
- Cleber Xavier
- Neymar's Reaction
- Cried
- League
- Brazilian Serie A
- Santos' Position
- 15th place, near relegation zone
- Xavier Start Date
- April
Sources
‘We were total s**t’: Neymar left in tears after biggest career defeat with 6-0 loss, fans stage protest as Santos near relegation
'Ashamed And Disappointed': Neymar Left in Tears After Santos' 6-0 Loss in Brazilian Serie A | WATCH VIDEO
Neymar says ‘I'm ashamed’ after Brazil's former Barcelona star breaks down in tears post biggest loss of career - Watch
