The tenure of Cleber Xavier as the coach of Santos has ended.The dismissal of the 61-year-old professional was decided after the 6-0 thrashing against Vasco, right at MorumBIS, during the 20th round

Santos fired its coach, Cleber Xavier, after a 6-0 home loss to Vasco Da Gama that saw Neymar leave the field in tears after the match. “The club thanks the coach for the services provided,” Santos said of Xavier, who only took over in April, “and wishes him luck in the continuation of his career.”

Santos have dismissed coach Cleber Xavier, the Brazilian side said on Sunday, hours after suffering a humiliating 6-0 home defeat by Vasco da Gama, which left the storied club perilously close to the relegation zone in the Brasileirao.