'Slapped the colleague's son,' Neymar and Junior Hojny's son reconcile dramatically: "I was too sensitive," sudden embrace... avoids soap opera ending

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Neymar (34) and Junior Hojny (19), who play together at Santos, have put an end to rumors of discord. The two were seen fully reconciled, embracing after scoring goals.

Italy's 'TuttoMercato' reported on the 7th (Korean time) that "Neymar and Junior Hojny clarified the recent conflict that had erupted through interviews after the Deportivo Recoleta match and officially reconciled."

The clash between the two occurred on the 3rd at the Santos training ground, CT Hei Pelé. During training, Neymar, feeling that Junior Hojny, born in 2007, was dribbling rudely, became furious, which eventually escalated into a physical altercation involving pushing and exchanging abusive language. In the process, Neymar made insulting remarks to Junior Hojny and slapped him on the cheek.

The situation was not trivial. Junior Hojny, the son of former AC Milan and Real Madrid star Hojny, filed a lawsuit against Neymar for assault with external institutional investors and seriously considered leaving Santos.

The Santos club also released an official statement saying, "In accordance with the board's decision, we have started an internal investigation to understand the incident between the two players," and "The club's legal team will oversee the investigation."

However, the situation took a dramatic turn during the Deportivo Recoleta match. The two players collaborated to score a goal on the field, shared a deep embrace, and stood side by side in front of microphones immediately after the match to deliver public apologies.

Neymar expressed deep regret that the incident was leaked to the outside. He said, "This is something that commonly happens on the soccer field. We should have resolved it within the locker room." He added, "A misunderstanding occurred during training, and I reacted sensitively, but I apologized immediately. We understood each other through conversation in the locker room. He is a younger brother I truly cherish." He further pointed out, "The problem that should have been resolved within the team was passed on to outsiders, causing the situation to deteriorate too negatively."

Junior Hojny also accepted Neymar's apology and dismissed the controversy. He stated, "It was a mistake, and Neymar admitted it. I handled it maturely enough to approach him first and initiate a conversation, and now everything is resolved."

He also admitted that the decision to leave the team and file a lawsuit was premature. Junior Hojny said, "It was an emotional decision made on impulse while I was with my agents. I should have thought more carefully." He added, "I should not have informed the media, which created such great confusion. It only left scars on both of us. I accept his apology," concluding the incident.

Meanwhile, Neymar, now 34, maintains his form. Despite frequent injuries last season, he appeared in 28 matches, scoring 11 goals and providing 4 assists, saving Santos from a relegation crisis. This season, he has recorded 3 goals and 2 assists in 6 league matches.

Recently, rumors spread that he might transfer to Cincinnati of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS). The British 'The Athletic' reported that Cincinnati is in preliminary discussions with Neymar's side regarding an MLS transfer.

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