Neymar Backed by Teammates Amid Robinho Jr. Training Clash

Santos take the field against Recoleta with internal tensions high. Journalist Paulo Vinicius Coelho reports the squad closed ranks behind Neymar after he slapped Robinho during training. The support stems from Robinho's representatives filing a legal notice against Neymar, which the players viewed as a "spoiled" attitude for taking a training incident to court.

Consequently, Robinho is benched for the Paraguay match while Neymar starts. Santos president Marcelo Teixeira is investigating the assault. However, the incident raises concerns for the Brazilian national team, as such indiscipline could impact Neymar's chances of making Carlo Ancelotti's 2026 World Cup squad. blablasex.es