Neymar, Santos and Chapecoense
Saturday
Neymar scored both Santos goals in a 2-2 Brazilian Serie A draw with Chapecoense, marking a strong return to domestic action after an injury-hit World Cup campaign. His poker-themed celebration also answered criticism over his professionalism.
The backlash began after Neymar appeared at a poker tournament while Santos travelled for a Copa Sudamericana play-off. Coach Cuca said the club left him behind for fitness reasons, and Neymar responded by leading the attack on his return.