Neymar has apologized for a red card that he says cost Santos a victory in the Brazilian league. He says “desperation” to score led to the mistake in what could be his final match with the club.

Neymar's attempt to emulate the Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal backfired on Sunday when he was sent off in what could be his last Santos game.

Neymar has spoken about the affect Diego Maradona had on his career after meeting him as a child but his bid to emulate the late Argentine great's “Hand of God” goal backfired on Sunday when he was sent off in what could be his last game for Santos.