Neymar was perhaps showing some nerves on the eve of Brazil’s World Cup squad announcement as he lost his rag with a referee during Santos’ match on Sunday.
An officiating blunder meant the forward was accidentally substituted in the second-half of Santos’ 3-0 defeat by Coxa, with Neymar off the pitch receiving treatment at the time.
It is understood that Santos had made the decision to substitute Gonzalo Escobar, with Robinho Jr on in his place in the second-half. But, in error, the officials instead held up No 10, which is Neymar’s number.
Neymar tried to re-enter the field, but was given a yellow
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