SAO PAULO.- He Saints of Brazil reported this Monday that it opened an investigation into an altercation between Neymar and Robinho Junior during a team training session.
The Brazilian press reported that Robinho Junior, considered one of the club’s greatest promises, accused Neymar of “aggression” after the incident, which occurred on Sunday at the training center. King Pelein Saintsstate of Sao Paulo.
According to Globo Esporte, the representatives of the young 18-year-old player notified Santos that they are considering terminating the contract if no action is taken.
“An internal investigation process was initiated after the events,” the club announced in a statement, without giving further details about the fight.
According to the media, it all started after Robinho Junior – son of the former player of the real Madrid, Manchester City and his own Saintsamong other clubs- dribbled past Neymar.
According to these media, the 34-year-old star did not like the incident, who insulted his teammate, made a harsh tackle on him and, between pushes, slapped him.
“The club’s legal department is responsible for conducting the investigation,” Santos added.
Neither Neymar nor Robinho Jr. have commented on what happened.
Sixteenth in the Brazilian championship, bordering the relegation zone, the old team of Pele will visit this Tuesday Deportivo Recoleta of Paraguay in the South American Cup. Both Neymar and Robinho Junior are in the squad.
Neymar hurries up with Santos his options to convince the Italian Carlo Ancelottiselector Brazilto include it in your call for the Worldwhich will be played from June 11 to July 19 in USA, Mexico and Canada.
Ancelotti will reveal the final list on May 18.
Sánchez takes Sevilla out of the relegation zone
He Seville left the relegation zone of the Spanish league with a 1-0 victory over the Royal Society this Monday, thanks to a goal from Alexis Sanchez in the 50th minute.
The 37-year-old Chilean striker’s goal, accurate from almost the small area, was enough for Sevilla to achieve a vital victory.
The three points allow him to reach 37, with which he surpasses the Alavéswhich now occupies the third and final relegation place, with 36 units.