WHAT HAPPENED?
The Brazil international was booed by the home supporters as he went to take a corner kick just before the half hour mark. The 33-year-old then sent the ball sailing into the net and turned around to strike a pose at the Inter fans. His celebration was similar to one performed by Cristiano Ronaldo during the Portugal star’s time at Real Madrid.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Neymar’s goal gave Santos a two-goal cushion and five minutes later he went on to set up Tiquinho Soares for a third. After failing to find the net in his first three matches since joining on a free transfer from Al-Hilal, the ex-Barcelona star got up and running with a goal and an assist against Agua Santa before the weekend’s clash.
WHAT NEXT FOR SANTOS?
Santos had won four of their 12 league matches heading into the match at Inter and are hoping to progress as Group B leaders with a victory on Sunday.