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Neymar and Thiago Mendes Renew Feud After Handshake Incident

8/18/2026

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Thiago Mendes ignored Neymar during the handshake at São Januário on Sunday.
Their feud began in February 2020 when Thiago was sent off after a challenge that sprained Neymar’s ankle, prompting an apology and a claim by Neymar’s father.
In the February 2026 game, Neymar protested a foul, fell after Thiago touched his face, received a yellow card, called Thiago an idiot at halftime, and questioned toughness, while Thiago received a yellow card.

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Thiago Mendes ignored Neymar during the handshake at São Januário on Sunday.
Their feud began in February 2020 when Thiago was sent off after a challenge that sprained Neymar’s ankle, prompting an apology and a claim by Neymar’s father.
In the February 2026 game, Neymar protested a foul, fell after Thiago touched his face, received a yellow card, called Thiago an idiot at halftime, and questioned toughness, while Thiago received a yellow card.