Brazil forward Neymar was said to have left the field in tears after Santos
suffered a 6-0 home defeat by Vasco da Gama.
The loss was the biggest of Neymar's career and it was the first time that
Santos have conceded six goals at home in a Brazilian Serie A match.
The eight-time champions are two points above the relegation zone and
Coach Cleber Xavier was sacked hours after Sunday's game.
Former Liverpool and Aston Villa forward Philippe Coutinho scored
twice as Vasco claimed their first win in six league games and their
biggest league win in 17 years.
Neymar remains the world's most expensive footballer, joining Paris St-
Germain from Barcelona in 2017, and he returned to his boyhood club in
January after the termination of his contract with Saudi Pro League side
Al-Hilal.
The 33-year-old signed another six-month deal in June and since
rejoining Santos has claimed six goals and three assists from 21 games in
all competitions.
Santos won five of his 15 games in charge and are now just two places
above the relegation zone, just a place higher than Vasco who were lifted
out of the bottom four after Sunday's win.
Their next game is away to fourth-placed Bahia on Sunday, 24 August.
