3 April 2026 – Neymar Jr., the Brazilian superstar, has once again stirred controversy. After Santos defeated Remo 2-0, he slipped up by making a sexist remark attacking the referee, sparking a widespread online drama.
The incident occurred after the match when Neymar was visibly upset with the referee’s decisions, which he felt were biased and spoiled the game’s flow. Initially, he criticized the referee in typical sports terms, saying, "He’s someone who wants to stand out and be the star, and he shows no respect for the players."
However, the situation escalated when Neymar lost his temper and made a shocking statement into the media microphone.
"I think this referee must be on his period, which is why he made such decisions in the game."
As soon as this comment spread, Neymar immediately faced backlash for sexism—specifically for using a biological condition of women as an insult or to demean others.
Many fans viewed this mindset as devaluing women and inappropriate in modern sports. Neymar, who is a father of three daughters, was criticized for displaying an attitude that belittles women.
This behavior could damage Neymar’s efforts to restore his reputation after previously being dropped from the Brazil national team.