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The story of the match between Vasco da Gama and Santos in the Brazilian league revolves around an awkward situation involving Neymar, where Vasco da Gama’s team captain refused to shake his hand before the start of the game. This occurred amid renewed tension between them, stemming from past disagreements over the years. Additionally, this match was the first in Brazil to implement the new rule approved by the international federation, which requires removing the team captain from the field for one minute when play is stopped due to the goalkeeper's injury. This change is part of the new regulations that began to be enforced at the 2026 World Cup. The match saw several controversial incidents, including Neymar temporarily being taken off the field due to the application of the rule, and past troubles between the two sides reflecting the longstanding tensions between Neymar and Tiago Mendez.
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