Neymar admitted to reacting poorly after slapping teammate Robinho Jr during a training session.
Neymar has publicly apologized to Santos teammate Robinho Jr after hitting the 18-year-old with a hard slap during a training session on Sunday.
The incident occurred when Robinho Jr dribbled past the 34-year-old forward at the Rei Pele Training Centre.
Santos launched an investigation, but the club confirmed on Tuesday that the matter had been fully resolved just days before their Copa Sudamericana match against Recoleta.
Neymar admitted he "crossed the line" in his reaction and offered a public apology, stating, "If you want an apology in front of the media, here it is."
He acknowledged losing control and said his reaction could have been different.
Despite the bigger mistake, Neymar said he holds affection for Robinho Jr, calling him someone he cares deeply about.
The rift appeared to heal during Santos’ 1-1 draw with Recoleta on Tuesday, when Neymar embraced the substitute Robinho Jr after celebrating a goal.
Neymar compared their argument to disagreements between close friends or brothers, emphasizing that such clashes are normal in football and do not weaken their bond.
Robinho Jr shared that Neymar quickly recognized his mistake and apologized repeatedly.
He admitted the altercation upset him because Neymar was his childhood idol.
Robinho Jr also mentioned frustration over false narratives spreading online and confirmed the matter was settled through direct communication with Neymar.
Santos described the incident as fully resolved following internal discussions.
Both players framed the clash as a regrettable but settled disagreement, with no further disciplinary action expected.
Robinho Jr reassured fans that he remains fine and still admires Neymar despite the heated moment.