Neymar’s excuse for missing a semifinal with Santos has been criticized because he was seen at Carnival last week.

Santos’ lineup on Sunday surprised fans when Neymar was listed as a substitute. With Rodrigo Garro scoring the decisive 2-1 goal for Corinthians in the 56th minute, many expected the Brazilian star to ...

© Alexandre Schneider/Getty ImagesNeymar of Santos looks on prior to a Campeonato Paulista semi-final first-leg match Corinthians and Santos at Neo Quimica Arena on ...

Neymar's justification for missing a semifinal with Santos was criticised because he was seen at Carnival last week. Santos lost to archrival Corinthians 2-1 on Sunday in the semifinals of the Sao ...

SAO PAULO — Neymar's justification for missing a semifinal with Santos was criticized because he was seen at Carnival last week. Santos lost to archrival Corinthians 2-1 on Sunday in the ...

Neymar did not feature for Santos in Sunday's 2-1 semifinal defeat at Corinthians because of ongoing "discomfort" in his left thigh. The Brazilian forward picked up a muscular problem in last week ...