Neymar, 33, had a heated exchange with a fan following a controversial referee decision that disallowed his late goal during Santos' 2-1 defeat to Internacional. The incident occurred on Wednesday night at Vila Belmiro stadium. Videos show Neymar engaging in an agitated discussion with a fan before being escorted away by a teammate. The disallowed goal, scored in added time, would have tied the game.

Santos, currently 17th in the 20-team Brazilian Serie A, are now in the relegation zone. The bottom four teams are relegated to Serie B at the end of the season. Neymar's return to Santos this year has been plagued by injury, a red card for handball, and a COVID-19 infection.

Impact Statement: The disallowed goal and subsequent fan confrontation highlight Santos' precarious position in the relegation battle and Neymar's difficult season.