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Santos Launches Probe into Neymar Assault of Robinho Jr.

5/6/2026

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Santos FC opened an internal investigation on 2026-05-05 into Neymar's alleged assault on 18-year-old Robinho Jr. and says the club treats the case seriously.
Neymar reacted angrily after Robinho Jr. dribbled past him at the Rei Pelé Training Centre, tripping the teenager.
Robinho Jr. filed three complaints alleging offensive language, a trip and a slap, and seeks a public apology.
Neymar gave a private apology that evening.

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Santos FC opened an internal investigation on 2026-05-05 into Neymar's alleged assault on 18-year-old Robinho Jr. and says the club treats the case seriously.
Neymar reacted angrily after Robinho Jr. dribbled past him at the Rei Pelé Training Centre, tripping the teenager.
Robinho Jr. filed three complaints alleging offensive language, a trip and a slap, and seeks a public apology.
Neymar gave a private apology that evening.