Neymar’s poker night sparked a firestorm after his Santos team crushed Venezuela 4-1 — but the headlines were all about him skipping the match. He later dropped a defiant video and Instagram post, calling life “a joke” and insisting he’s focused on training. Turns out, coach Cuca pulled him for rest and recovery after the World Cup — not a personal snub. Though retired from Brazil, Neymar’s still locked in with Santos for six more months, training hard to return to form. The pressure’s on as Santos face Chapecoense this Sunday — a must-win to avoid relegation.

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