Scandal erupts around Neymar. What is the Santos star accused of?

A fresh and explosive scandal is brewing around Neymar. According to ge.globo, a heated confrontation broke out in the Santos locker room after their 2-2 draw with Chapecoense, involving the star forward and several of the team's younger players.

The source claims that during halftime, Neymar launched a scathing critique at his teammates. In particular, he allegedly insulted midfielder Gabriel Bontempo and sarcastically remarked that the team could end up facing Chapecoense again next season — but this time in Serie B.

Reports suggest that some club staff believe the tense atmosphere in the dressing room had a negative impact on the team's second-half performance. It's also noted that certain players have long been unhappy with Neymar's behavior, as he often publicly expresses frustration with his teammates during matches. According to the source, foreign players feel especially uncomfortable, interpreting such gestures as undue pressure. Additionally, questions are said to be surfacing within the club regarding the 34-year-old's physical condition.

• See also: Deportivo Riestra - Boca Juniors: Who can make the better start to the new Clausura campaign?

Interestingly, this isn't the first such incident: it was previously reported that David Washington took Neymar's harsh criticism hard, and earlier this year, the Brazilian was also accused of clashing with Robinho Jr. The squad was further unsettled by the forward's decision to attend a poker tournament on the same day as Santos' away Copa Libertadores match against Universidad Central.

According to ge.globo, Santos management plans to hold an internal meeting to discuss the situation and determine their next steps.