Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Neymar Rages at Referee, Shows Frustration After Santos' Loss
A famous soccer player named Neymar was very upset during a game his team, Santos, lost to Flamengo.
He got a yellow card for disagreeing with the referee, Savio Pereira Sampaio.
After the game, Neymar said the referee was arrogant and even threatened him.
He also felt the referee was bad at his job.
Neymar was substituted out of the game near the end, and he seemed unhappy about that too.
His team, Santos, lost the game 3-2 and is now in a tough spot in the league standings, close to being relegated.
Neymar clashed with referee Savio Pereira Sampaio during Santos' 2-3 loss to Flamengo.
Neymar received a yellow card in the 36th minute and accused the referee of arrogance and threats.
Neymar also expressed frustration with his team's inability to generate chances, urging them to pass to him more often.
He was substituted in the 85th minute and headed straight to the locker room, appearing visibly frustrated.
The defeat leaves Santos in 17th place, dangerously close to the relegation zone.
- Who
- Neymar, referee Savio Pereira Sampaio, Santos, and Flamengo
- What
- Neymar clashed with the referee, received a yellow card, and expressed significant frustration with the officiating and his team's performance after Santos' loss.
- When
- During Santos' 2-3 loss to Flamengo, with incidents including a yellow card in the 36th minute and Neymar's substitution in the 85th minute.
- Where
- On the pitch during the match between Santos and Flamengo.
- Why
- Neymar was upset with the referee's calls, alleged arrogance and threats, and also expressed frustration with his team's inability to create chances.
- Match Result
- Santos lost 2-3 to Flamengo
- Neymar's Card
- Yellow card in the 36th minute for dissent
- Referee
- Savio Pereira Sampaio
- Neymar's Substitution
- Replaced in the 85th minute
- Santos League Position
- 17th place, in relegation zone
