On the 114th anniversary of Santos Futebol Clube, Neymar clashed with fans following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Recoleta's reserves in the second round of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana group stage. While preparing for an interview, Neymar confronted a fan who criticized the team's performance, stating, "We made mistakes. We all made mistakes. It happens." He acknowledged the fans' frustration but insisted that the team created opportunities during the match. As tensions escalated, Neymar humorously challenged the fan's fitness, saying, "You should have trained more. You’re a little chubby (laughs)." Ultimately, as he exited the field, Neymar was met with boos and insults from the Santos supporters, highlighting the tension between players and fans. Gabriel Barbosa also faced backlash from the crowd during the match.