Robinho Jr. is seeking a public apology from Neymar after an alleged physical assault during training on May 5, 2026. The incident occurred at the Santos training ground and has sparked a legal investigation.
During a training session, Neymar reacted angrily after Robinho Jr. dribbled past him. Reports indicate that this led to a physical confrontation between the two players. Following the altercation, Neymar apologized to Robinho Jr. and his mother.
Robinho Jr. has made three allegations against Neymar regarding this incident, demanding accountability for the actions taken during training. Santos FC’s legal team is currently investigating the matter.
Robinho Jr., 18 years old, is the son of former Manchester City forward Robinho. He was promoted to Santos’ first team last summer and has a contract that runs until 2027.
Several players within the squad expressed dissatisfaction with Robinho Jr.’s decision to file a complaint against Neymar. Many believe the situation should have been handled internally, without exposing the team to public scrutiny.
Neymar, 34 years old, has since taken steps to repair his relationship with Robinho Jr. However, neither player participated in Santos’ recent 1-1 league draw against Palmeiras.
This season, Robinho Jr. has made eight appearances for the club. The incident is not expected to have long-term repercussions within the squad, according to initial assessments.