The reactions to the surprising relegation of Santos continue. After the final whistle, the Peixe fans and players saw, astonished, how one of the greatest records in the history of the institution had escaped them, since they were one of the few Brazilian teams that had never stepped foot in the second division, reality to which many will have to adapt starting next year.
Not only journalists, fans and football personalities have joined the reactions and criticisms, but also some of its legends, as could be the case of the youth squad and Santos idol, Neymar Jr., current Al-Hilal footballer.
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Neymar Jr.: “Santos, always Santos. We will smile again”
The winger, who is currently injured and from whom action is not expected until the middle of next year, used his social networks to express his support for Santos in the hours before the match, as he uploaded a photo to his Instagram “stories.” in which he was seen with a Peixe shirt on his lap.
However, after the club’s relegation was confirmed, the Brazilian star used this same medium to communicate his disappointment and pain at seeing the team he loves at the lowest it has ever fallen in its rich and successful history:
“Santos, always Santos. We will smile again”
🤍🖤SANTOS SEMPRE SANTOS 🤍🖤 pic.twitter.com/t0kcM3w6Ia
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) December 7, 2023
The footballer posted on a black background that showed the club’s shield, a sad face and a black heart, thus adding to the “mourning” that many Santos fans feel today.
