Santos defeated Remo 1-0 at Mangueirão Stadium to secure a place in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals on August 5, 2026, but Neymar’s conduct after the final whistle drew controversy. The Brazilian forward set up Rony Rústico for the match’s only goal, helping Santos advance despite sustained jeering from Remo supporters.

Neymar had faced mockery and boos while on the bench early in the match and after entering the field following halftime. After the game, as he headed toward the dressing room, he was reportedly provoked by people around him. Local media said Neymar repeatedly shouted “you have been eliminated” in response to Remo’s taunts.

The report said he also made physical gestures, performed a mocking dance and stuck out his tongue at opponents, escalating tensions in the corridor. Remo supporters and officials attempted to breach the security barrier before Santos security personnel intervened and brought the situation under control. Remo president Antonio Carlos Teixeira, known as Tonião, criticized Neymar in a video message, calling him “antisocial” and saying the player had provoked them.