JAKARTA - Santos has opened an investigation into an alleged physical assault on Robinho Jr. by Neymar during a training session on Sunday, May 3, 2026, local time.
ESPN reported that Neymar attacked Robinho Jr. after the 18-year-old passed him with a dribble. The veteran reacted after reportedly feeling disrespected.
"Santos Futebol Clube has become aware of the alleged physical assault committed by a player affiliated with Santos Futebol Clube against another player at the club," the club said in Portuguese.
Neymar is said to be so angry that he kicked Robinho Jr. This led to a fierce argument before the two were separated by teammates.
Robinho Jr. was also reported to be very upset by the altercation.
"Santos FC announces that, following the decision of the club's board, an immediate internal investigation was launched after the incident to examine the events involving the players Neymar Jr. and Robson de Souza Jr. (Robinho) during training on Sunday at the Rei Pele Training Center."
"The club's legal department is responsible for conducting the investigation," the club statement added.
According to GloboEsporte, Robinho Jr. - the son of former Real Madrid and Manchester City striker Robinho - has filed three charges against Neymar and demanded a meeting with Santos to discuss his termination of his contract due to a lack of minimum safety standards at the club.
Robinho Jr. reportedly accused Neymar of insulting him with harsh words, knocking him down, and giving him a hard slap to the face.
When contacted by ESPN, Neymar's representatives said the Santos captain would not comment on the matter.
Previously, ESPN said that Neymar tried to defuse the situation after the fight by calling Robinho Jr. and sending a message to the player's family to apologize for what had happened.
Apart from that, Neymar once played with Robinho Jr's father in the Brazilian National Team.
Robinho Jr. was promoted to the Santos first team last summer and has made eight appearances in all competitions this season. Neither he nor Neymar featured in Santos' 1-1 draw against Palmeiras on Saturday, May 2, 2026, local time.
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