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Neymar was at the centre of controversy once again last night following a post-match bust-up with Remo fans and officials after helping Santos into the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Cup.
A bruising encounter was settled in Santos’ favour thanks to Rony Rustico’s goal that gave Santos a 1-0 win on the night and on aggregate following a goalless draw in the first leg.
Santos moved into the last eight for the first time in five years but the win was overshadowed by troubling scenes after the final whistle with Neymar taking his celebrations too far.
Having left the pitch and entered the dressing room areas at the Estadio Mangueirão, Neymar was quick to show how much the win meant to him, shouting “eliminado” (eliminated) at the Remo officials.
They responded with gestures and abuse, prompting the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star to thump the Santos badge and then start dancing.
Remo players then attempted to jump makeshift barriers to get to Neymar before security stepped in to diffuse the situation.
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