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Neymar Apologizes for Slap, Scores, Eyes World Cup

5/7/2026

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  • Neymar apologized after slapping 18-year-old forward Robinho Jr during a Santos training session.
  • Santos opened an internal investigation and later said the incident was resolved.
  • Robinho Jr confirmed the slap, accepted the apology and said no issue remained.
  • Neymar scored Santos’ goal in the Copa Sudamericana draw, embraced Robinho Jr, and said he hopes to rejoin Brazil’s national team for the World Cup squad named on May 18.