Off the PitchGiveMeSportUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Vasco Captain Snubs Neymar's Handshake, Then Neymar Posts Five Words
A pre-match handshake refused, and Neymar's five-word social media response after the game.
Thiago Mendes
player
Who
Thiago Mendes (Vasco captain)
What
Refused to shake Neymar's hand before match
When
Before a match (published Aug 17, 2026)
Where
Football match (venue not specified)
What happened. Vasco's captain Thiago Mendes refused to shake Neymar's hand before a match, and Neymar later posted five words on social media after the game.
- Neymar took to social media to post five words after the game.
- The incident occurred before the match, sparking reactions.
- Details of the snub and response are covered by GiveMeSport.
The social media post likely adds fuel to the story, but specifics are not provided.
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