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Neymar Apologizes After Slap, Probe Threatens World Cup

5/7/2026

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Santos forward Neymar apologized publicly on Tuesday after slapping teammate Robinho Junior in a Sunday training session.
Santos launched an internal probe after Robinho Junior said Neymar hurled insults, tripped and slapped him.
Coach Cuca called the incident a negative distraction and said it is not normal football behavior.
Brazil national team coach Dorival Júnior is monitoring the case because it may affect Neymar’s World Cup chances.

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Santos forward Neymar apologized publicly on Tuesday after slapping teammate Robinho Junior in a Sunday training session.
Santos launched an internal probe after Robinho Junior said Neymar hurled insults, tripped and slapped him.
Coach Cuca called the incident a negative distraction and said it is not normal football behavior.
Brazil national team coach Dorival Júnior is monitoring the case because it may affect Neymar’s World Cup chances.