​😡 Neymar speaks out on red card, launches angry rant and insults NestorNeymar took to social media overnight from Saturday (24) into Sunday (25) to address his sending-off in Santos’ 1–1 draw with Bahia.The star apologized to the fans, admitted he had “f…ed up,” criticized Rodrigo Nestor’s “dirty tricks” and insulted the Bahia midfielder.”If this is a rule created to combat racism, how can he do these things? It’s surreal,” Neymar said in a series of Instagram stories.The “Vini Jr. Rule” was created to punish suspected cases of racism. Under it, players who cover their mouths while allegedly insulting others will be sent off.”Nestor, at least I’ll sleep with a clear conscience. You, with your dirty tricks, you won’t. Because this rule is meant to combat racism, not for you to use to your advantage,” Neymar said.Neymar had already clashed with Rodrigo Nestor in the first half. He was eventually sent off after the break. Even down to 10 men, Santos fought back to equalize.Full outburst 👇”What Nestor did to me today is very serious. Serious because this is a rule created to combat racism. He tried to gain an advantage in the game because I put my hand over my mouth, and I didn’t even say anything to him. Obviously, we were trading insults, taking digs at each other, and that’s fine, it’s part of football.””But what he did is very serious. I was in midfield, we were joking around and arguing, I was joking with the two center-backs, and he used that to gain an advantage in the game. If this is a rule created to combat racism, how can he do these things? It’s surreal.””I’m really upset about what happened because he was so underhanded. Really, really underhanded. I saw an interview where he said I’d insulted him, that he couldn’t repeat it because there were kids watching. Man, he faked it. I threw the ball at his waist, and he put his hand to his face. And what kind of example does he think he’s setting?””I had the chance to do that, but I’m a man*. I f…ed up, right? I gave an idiot a chance to make a name for himself, but that’s fine. Now, Nestor, at least I’ll sleep with a clear conscience. You, with your dirty tricks, you won’t. Because this rule is meant to combat racism, not for you to use to your advantage.”* Neymar is referring to an incident involving Samuel Xavier (Fluminense), who covered his mouth while speaking to the star. On that occasion, however, Neymar did not call the referee over, and Samuel Xavier was not punished.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.