Neymar faces disciplinary sanctions and investigations at Santos

Neymar is facing multiple disciplinary issues and sanctions while playing for Santos. An accumulation of yellow cards resulted in an automatic suspension, causing him to miss the high-profile match against Flamengo at the Maracanã.

Beyond card accumulation, the player has faced investigations for sexist comments directed at referee Sávio Pereira Sampaio, which initially carried the risk of a 10-match suspension, though the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) did not formalize the maximum penalty. Additionally, his provocations toward Remo following the Copa de Brasil have placed him under investigation by Brazilian sports authorities.

These ongoing controversies are impacting his professional standing. Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has stopped calling Neymar to the national squad, stating that he will only be considered if he demonstrates optimal physical and mental conditions for the upcoming World Cup cycle.