The boy, a fan of Neymar, was given the jersey by the Brazilian star after the match. However, his request was met with aggression from the home crowd, who did not accept the boy's admiration for a player from the opposing team. The boy and his family were escorted out of the stadium through the tunnel leading to the dressing rooms under police protection.
Neymar and Corinthians have condemned the behaviour of the supporters, with the club stating that "there are limits that cannot be crossed, both on and off the pitch. Aggression towards a child is part of that." Neymar also spoke out against the incident, saying "there's nothing wrong with a young boy admiring a player from another team. We cannot treat a child in this way."
The incident has sparked a debate about fan behaviour and the need for greater respect towards young supporters.