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Neymar left in tears after Santos suffer humbling 6-0 defeat

Neymar was left in tears on the pitch as Santos endured a crushing 6-0 loss at home to Vasco da Gama – the heaviest defeat of his career.

The defeat marked the first time Santos have conceded six goals at home in a Brazilian Serie A match, leaving the eight-time champions perilously just two points above the relegation zone. The result also cost coach Cleber Xavier his job, with the club announcing his sacking just hours after the match.

Vascoâ€s win, their first in six league games and their largest in 17 years, was highlighted by former Liverpool and Aston Villa forward Philippe Coutinho scoring twice.

Speaking after the game, Neymar did not hold back his frustration.

“I’m ashamed,†he said. “I’m totally disappointed with our performance. The fans have every right to protest, obviously without using violence. But if they want to curse and insult, they’re in their right.â€

Philippe Coutinho

Philippe Coutinho made light work of Neymar’s Santos. / Sports Press Photo/GettyImages

On his emotional exit from the field, Neymar added: “I’ve never experienced this in my life. The tears were from anger, from everything. Unfortunately, I can’t help in every way.â€

Santos were relegated for the first time in their history in 2023 before bouncing back to the top flight last season. Neymar, who came through the clubâ€s youth ranks before leaving for Barcelona in 2013, returned on a short-term contract in January and has since contributed six goals and three assists from 21 appearances in all competitions.

Reflecting on the humbling loss, Neymar said: “Itâ€s a shame to play like that wearing the Santos jersey. Everyone needs to lay their head on their pillow and think about what they want to do.â€

Neymar

Now now, Neymar. / Sports Press Photo/GettyImages

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Noman Ali takes eight wickets as Pakistan defeat England in second Test

Noman Ali sensationally takes eight wickets as Pakistan win the second Test against England in Multan by 152 runs.

Noman Ali decimated the England batting lineup on the fourth day of the second Test to earn Pakistan a 152-run victory in Multan.

Chasing a target of 297, the tourists were already underdogs before Ben Duckett (0) and Zak Crawley (3) were dismissed during the closing 45 minutes of Thursday’s play.

While England resumed on 36-2, that soon became 37-3 as Ollie Pope (22) gave Sajid Khan his second wicket, which subsequently led to his fellow spinner Noman taking over.

Wickets were falling at regular intervals on a rapidly deteriorating pitch, Joe Root (18) and Harry Brook (16) unable to replicate their efforts of the first Test.

Ben Stokes and Brydon Carse each come out with credit, the skipper making a lively 37 while Carse hit three sixes on his way to a knock of 27.

However, England were unable to stifle the wizardry of Noman, who ended with figures of 8-46 as he and Khan shared the 33.3 overs in their entirely to bowl their opponents out for 144.

Some context required

Although the defeat brings the series level at one apiece with one match remaining, it should come with perspective with England having been required to successfully chase down their highest-ever target in Asia.

Only three other teams in history have chased down such a target on away territory in the history of Test cricket, while it would have been the highest successful chase in Pakistan had it been achieved.

Pakistan’s bowlers set their own feat, however. Sajid and Noman’s 33.3-over stint was the longest unchanged bowling attack in Test cricket since 1956.

There is now a break before the third Test in Rawalpindi begins on October 24.

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