Neymar scores twice, mocks critics on Santos return

Neymar scored twice for Santos and responded to his critics with a tongue-in-cheek goal celebration on his return to action after Brazil’s disappointing World Cup campaign.
nHis brace helped Santos, who remain embroiled in a relegation battle, rescue a 2-2 home draw against bottom club Chapecoense on Saturday.
nThe result left Santos just one point above the relegation zone in Brazil’s top flight.
nThe 34-year-old was making his first appearance for the club after a two-and-a-half-month absence and has frequently faced criticism over his lifestyle.
nHe came under renewed scrutiny this week after taking part in a poker tournament while his team-mates were playing a Copa Sudamericana match in Venezuela.
nNeymar responded by celebrating his opening goal with a card-dealing gesture before using a corner flag to mimic a golf swing.
nBrazil’s all-time record goalscorer called time on his international career after the five-time World Cup winners were knocked out by Norway in the last 16.
nAFP
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