"You're a fat bastard!" – Neymar lashes out at fan after disastrous match
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Neymar’s return to his boyhood club Santos continues to be marred by high-profile scandals.
Details: After a disappointing 1-1 home draw against Paraguayan side Recoleta in the Copa Sudamericana, ESPN cameras captured a heated confrontation between the forward and a fan in the stands. Furious at criticism directed his way, Neymar didn’t hold back, firing back at the supporter with a personal insult:
"You should train more. You're a fat bastard!" the Brazilian snapped.
The verbal altercation quickly escalated as Neymar unleashed a barrage of accusations at the fan.
"Do I have to do everything myself? Shut your f***ing mouth, please! How do you expect me to respect you if you don’t respect me?" Neymar shouted, moving right up to the barrier separating the pitch from the stands.
As tensions peaked, the star forward sarcastically added:
"Okay, you’re right. Are you happy now? Is this what you wanted? I gave you your minute of fame."
The confrontation lasted for more than a minute, but the stadium noise drowned out the end of their exchange, leaving microphones unable to pick up the final words.
Reminder: Sponsors and officials are demanding Neymar’s inclusion in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.
