Neymar Faces Fan Fury: Bruna Marquezine Masks Planned to Distract Him in Upcoming Match

Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. is once again in the spotlight, not for his goals or flashy footwork, but for heated exchanges with fans. Recently, during a Brazilian Serie A match where Santos lost 2-1 to Internacional, Neymar lost his cool and got into a verbal altercation with a fan. The situation escalated so much that Santos filed a legal complaint against the fan, and the police are now investigating. This incident has added to the tension surrounding Neymar and his club, who are currently struggling at the bottom of the league table. With only 14 points from 15 games, Santos finds itself in 17th place—firmly in the relegation zone.

As if things weren’t difficult enough for the Brazilian superstar, a new controversy has emerged ahead of Santos’ match against Sport Recife. In an unusual attempt to distract Neymar, a fan has come up with a bold and controversial plan: distributing masks featuring the face of Neymar’s ex-girlfriend, Bruna Marquezine. The idea has already gone viral on social media, thanks to Pedro Chianca, a social media influencer who first created and posted a video of the mask. Chianca claimed the intention behind the stunt is to destabilize Neymar during the game and take advantage of the striker’s emotional history. He also revealed plans to distribute these masks to more fans, possibly with the help of sponsors.

According to the Brazilian outlet *Globo*, this campaign is gaining traction. Chianca stated that fans supporting Recife are actively trying to lighten the pressure on their own struggling team by rattling Neymar, who remains Santos’ biggest star despite their poor form. Chianca explained, “We know Santos is not doing well. They only have four points in their last few matches. By distracting Neymar, we hope to reduce some pressure from our players and give them a mental edge.”

Neymar’s relationship history has always attracted media attention. Bruna Marquezine was Neymar’s second publicly known girlfriend. He dated the model-actress after parting ways with his childhood sweetheart, Carolina Dantas. The relationship with Bruna lasted six years before ending, and Neymar has since been linked to other high-profile women. Currently, he is in a relationship with Bruna Biancardi, and they recently welcomed their second child together. In total, Neymar has four children—Davi, Mavi, Helena, and Mel—from three different partners.

The use of Bruna Marquezine’s image in this bizarre fan strategy speaks volumes about the emotional weight Neymar carries off the field. Whether the masks will actually affect his performance is debatable, but the tactic certainly adds drama to what is already a high-pressure match. Santos is desperate for points, and with Recife yet to register a win this season, both teams are looking to turn their luck around.

Meanwhile, Neymar has addressed the recent argument with the Internacional fan, saying, “It’s difficult to control your emotions when you are insulted unfairly in a moment of excitement.” This statement came after the club filed a legal complaint against the fan involved, with law enforcement now actively looking into the matter.

As Santos heads into tonight’s critical match, all eyes will be on Neymar. Will he be able to block out the noise and lead his team to a much-needed win, or will the personal attacks and off-field distractions throw him off balance again? With both Santos and Recife in desperate need of points, and with Neymar at the center of attention, the match promises high emotions, high stakes, and perhaps, even more controversy.