Thiago Mendes and Neymar Clash Amid Provocative Remarks on Vasco

Vasco Faces Another Defeat, Succumbing 3-0 to Santos at Home

Vasco encountered another disappointing chapter in their season on Sunday, October 16, as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Santos in Round 23 of the Brasileirão. The match took place at São Januário, where the home crowd witnessed their team’s struggles firsthand.

This loss placed Vasco in a precarious situation, leaving them in second-to-last place in the league with 22 points, above only Chapecoense, who have just 11 points. Social media buzzed with reactions following the match, with many not holding back in their criticism of Vasco’s performance.

A notable moment before the match was when Vasco’s captain, Thiago Mendes, snubbed Neymar during player greetings and in front of the refereeing team. This incident has drawn considerable attention online, further fueling jokes and commentary regarding Vasco’s current standing in the league.

Fans and pundits alike have shared their thoughts on the Neymar-Mendes confrontation, along with humorous takes on Vasco’s ongoing struggles.

Vasco went through yet another afternoon of terror and embarrassment at São Januário this Sunday (16).

In front of their own fans, the Cruz-Maltino side was steamrolled 3-0 by Santos in Round 23 of the Brasileirão.

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The result left Vasco in second-to-last place in the league with 22 points, ahead of only Chapecoense (11 points).

Social media, of course, did not forgive the humiliation.

Even more so because, before the ball started rolling, Thiago Mendes — Vasco’s captain — ignored Neymar both in front of the refereeing team and during the players’ greetings.