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Robinho Jr. Shares How Neymar Was His Idol Since Childhood Amid Scandal
May 6, 2026, 2:11 PM
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Robinho Jr. Shares How Neymar Was His Idol Since Childhood Amid Scandal

The high-profile conflict involving Neymar has reached a resolution. Recent statements from Robinho Jr. have clarified the situation surrounding the altercation that occurred during training at Santos.

Robinho Jr. expressed his admiration for Neymar, stating that he has been an idol of his since childhood. In an interview, he emphasized the absence of disagreements between them. He recalled a moment from his past when Neymar gifted him a jersey, a gesture that left a lasting impression on him.

“I was upset, he was my idol since I was a kid, I love him very much. When I was eight, he gave me a jersey—I cried so much back then and I still keep that shirt to this day. The situation got way bigger than it should have. Even if it was a mistake, he already apologized and acknowledged it […] he was man enough to admit his error, and now everything is fine. People say a lot of things that aren’t true. It’s all settled now,” Robinho Jr. stated.

In the wake of this incident, it was reported that Brazil’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti decided not to include Neymar in the national team’s World Cup call-up.

“We both made mistakes” – Neymar commented on the training ground fight with Robinho’s son.


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