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Brazil forward Neymar left the field in tears after Santos suffered a 6-0 home defeat by Vasco da Gama.<\/b><\/p>\n
The loss was the biggest of Neymar’s career and it was the first time that Santos have conceded six goals at home in a Brazilian Serie A match.<\/p>\n
The eight-time champions are two points above the relegation zone and coach Cleber Xavier was sacked hours after Sunday’s game.<\/p>\n
Former Liverpool and Aston Villa forward Philippe Coutinho scored twice as Vasco claimed their first win in six league games and their biggest league win in 17 years.<\/p>\n
“I’m ashamed,” said Neymar. “I’m totally disappointed with our performance. The fans have every right to protest, obviously without using violence.<\/p>\n
“But if they want to curse and insult, they’re in their right. To sum up our attitude on the field, it was terrible.<\/p>\n
“I’ve never experienced this in my life. The tears were from anger, from everything. Unfortunately, I can’t help in every way.<\/p>\n
“I think everyone today needs to go home and think about what they want to do.”<\/p>\n
Neymar remains the world’s most expensive footballer, joining Paris St-Germain from Barcelona for \u00a3200m in 2017, and he returned to his boyhood club in January after the termination of his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old signed another six-month deal in June<\/a> and since rejoining Santos has claimed six goals and three assists from 21 games in all competitions.<\/p>\n