Neymar has once again sparked controversy, raising questions about his professionalism.
The 33-year-old forward, who recently returned to action with Santos after a year and a half of injury recovery, missed his team’s crucial match, citing an injury.
However, fans were outraged after photos surfaced of him attending the Rio Carnival.
Last week, Neymar was seen at the Rio Carnival with his pregnant partner, Bruna Biancardi, and Santos teammates Jefferson Soteldo, Tomás Rincón, and João Basso
On Sunday, Neymar was absent from Santos’ semifinal match against Corinthians in the Campeonato Paulista, missing what could have been his only chance to lift a trophy with the club this season.