Robinho receives news of Neymar’s attack on his son and wants to move forward with the case
Robinho, arrested in Centro of Ressocialização of Limeira, became aware of the episode involving Neymar and his son during Santos’s training last Sunday. Conforme obtained information, the former player was outraged by the situation. The two athletes were teammates in Peixe and won the Copa title together from Brasil in 2010.
Quando Neymar returned to Santos in 2025, publicly promising to take care of the young attacker as a way of repaying the support received in the past. The promise was made in a comment on Robinho Jr’s post. earlier this year: “Your father took care of me and I will take care of you.”
Desentendimento happened during technical activity
The incident occurred during training at CT Rei Pelé on Sunday, May 3rd. Neymar got angry after being dribbled by the young striker during the activity. The situation quickly escalated into an argument between the two.
Segundo reports, Neymar asked Robinho Jr. “manner” after the move that left him angry. The disagreement progressed to a push and shove, at which point the number 10 allegedly slapped the young 18-year-old athlete. A trip was also applied during the confusion.
Apesar of what happened, Neymar apologized to Robinho Jr. still at the training center, seeking to resolve the situation internally. Ambos traveled together to Paraguai next, for this Tuesday’s clash against Deportivo Recoleta for Copa Sul-Americana.
Robinho convicted over a decade ago
The former player is serving a sentence for a crime committed in 2013 at Itália. Robinho was sentenced to more than 9 years in prison for rape, with the sentence later endorsed by the Brazilian Justiça. Ele was taken to the Tremembé prison inside São Paulo in March 2024 and is currently in the Limeira unit.
The situation becomes more delicate considering Robinho’s history and his departure from professional activities. Seu son, in turn, represents a new generation in football, playing as a striker for Santos.
Santos opens official investigation
The club announced on Monday, May 4, that it had launched an internal investigation to investigate the case involving Neymar and Robinho Jr. The measure seeks to investigate details of the incident and determine the exact circumstances of the confrontation.
Procedures include:
- Coleta of testimonies with witnesses present at the training
- Análise from CT security camera footage Rei Pelé
- Relatório technician about what happened
- Avaliação of the behavior of both athletes during activities
- Possíveis disciplinary measures according to internal regulations
Neymar and Robinho Jr. They remain in the Santos delegation for commitments in the South American competition. The episode, however, is already having repercussions among fans, players and football analysts who assess the seriousness of the conduct.
Contexto history among athletes
The partnership between Robinho and Neymar marked a golden period for Santos. In 2010, both contributed decisively to Copa’s Brasil title, a moment in which the former player established a strong bond with the then young talent who was emerging at Peixe.
Essa’s shared story highlights the emotional toll of the current situation for Robinho, who has been following his son’s career from afar while serving his sentence. The promise made by Neymar to protect and guide the young attacker takes on a special dimension in the context of forced retirement.
