Neymar says not 100 per cent fit for Brazil, compares Saudi league to French
1 year, 3 months ago

Neymar says not 100 per cent fit for Brazil, compares Saudi league to French

The Hindu  

Brazil striker Neymar said he is not fully fit to play in the two opening rounds of World Cup qualifying due to the right ankle injury that has sidelined him since February. “I was going to play the latest match, but I was hit during training and the coach chose to leave me out, so I could come to Brazil.” Neymar’s most recent match for Brazil was the World Cup quarterfinal loss to Croatia. “When you are with your people, your family, they put you in your place and make you see it is worth to continue being happy by wearing Brazil’s shirt.” Neymar needs one goal to move past Pele as the top scorer for the national team in official matches, a feature that the Brazilian football confederation is not keen to celebrate due to its different count of the tally; it says the three-time World Cup winner has 95 goals. I don’t know whether it is better than the French league or not.” “I want to win titles for Al Hilal, my head won’t change much.

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Palmeiras president hits Neymar with a brutal six-word putdown as she emphatically rules out move for Brazilian superstar amid injury nightmare
1 month, 1 week ago

Palmeiras president hits Neymar with a brutal six-word putdown as she emphatically rules out move for Brazilian superstar amid injury nightmare

Daily Mail  

Neymar will not be joining Palmeiras after the Brazilian club's president brutally mocked the former Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain superstar. Neymar has been brutally mocked following his latest injury setback Palmeiras president Leila Pereira said her club would not be signing the Brazilian 'I want to invest in someone who can come in immediately, who can start tomorrow if …

Neymar's fresh injury casts shadow over his Al-Hilal future
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Neymar's fresh injury casts shadow over his Al-Hilal future

Hindustan Times  

Neymar Jr is expected to miss two weeks with an injury, intensifying speculation over the Brazilian's future with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Neymar made just his second club appearance following a 12-month injury layoff by coming on as a substitute in the 58th minute of Al-Hilal's 3-0 win over Esteghlal of Iran in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday. …

Neymar Jr's Epic Return to Football Pitch After 12 Months: A Spectacular Comeback
2 months ago

Neymar Jr's Epic Return to Football Pitch After 12 Months: A Spectacular Comeback

ABP News  

Neymar Jr makes a sensational return to football pitch after 12 months due to injury. The 32-year-old's return sparked a series of excitement all over the world, as all the nostalgic and 2010's-football fans witnessed their beloved Neymar Jr produce his dazzling art with the ball on Monday. The Brazilian Legend is back 🔙 and looks to be in top …

Neymar is ruled OUT of the Copa America next summer with the Brazilian star unable to recover from ACL tear in time for tournament in the USA
1 year ago

Neymar is ruled OUT of the Copa America next summer with the Brazilian star unable to recover from ACL tear in time for tournament in the USA

Daily Mail  

Neymar has been ruled out of the 2024 Copa America, as he is unable to recover in time from a torn ACL for the start of the tournament, which will be played in the US in June. Brazil's forward Neymar will miss out on playing in the 2024 Copa America in the USA in June Neymar, Brazil's all-time men's top …

Neymar's ACL injury compounds troubled start to his next chapter as Ronaldo, Messi thrive
1 year, 2 months ago

Neymar's ACL injury compounds troubled start to his next chapter as Ronaldo, Messi thrive

The Hindu  

In what has become an all-too familiar sight, Neymar left the football field in tears after yet another injury — this time with a torn ACL and meniscus. But the pair recently left elite European football behind, with the 31-year-old Neymar also heading to the Saudi league after years of being in the shadow of two of the sport’s greatest …

Neymar's Next Chapter is Off to a Difficult Start as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Continue to Lead the Way
1 year, 2 months ago

Neymar's Next Chapter is Off to a Difficult Start as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Continue to Lead the Way

News 18  

In what has become an all-too familiar sight, Neymar left the football field in tears after yet another injury. But the pair recently left elite European football behind, with the 31-year-old Neymar also heading to the Saudi league after years of being in the shadow of two of the sport’s greatest ever players. While his best years are clearly behind …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema Eyeing Asian Champions League Title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema Eyeing Asian Champions League Title

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion thrashed Abha …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion thrashed Abha …

Neymar makes debut as Al-Hilal hands Al-Riyadh 6-1 thrashing
1 year, 3 months ago

Neymar makes debut as Al-Hilal hands Al-Riyadh 6-1 thrashing

The Hindu  

Brazil’s all-time leading goal scorer Neymar made his Saudi Pro League debut for Al-Hilal on Friday, coming off the bench to feature for the final 26 minutes of his new club’s 6-1 demolition of Al-Riyadh. READ | Moffi upstages Mbappe with 2 goals and an assist as Nice wins 3-2 at PSG Aleksandar Mitrovic had put Al-Hilal in front with …

Neymar injury delays Al-Hilal debut by a month
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar injury delays Al-Hilal debut by a month

The Hindu  

Brazilian winger Neymar might have to wait until September to make his debut for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal because of injury, coach Jorge Jesus said. Neymar joined Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain last Tuesday on a two-year contract that French newspaper L’Equipe said could earn the 31-year-old 160 million euros. Al-Hilal coach Jesus also expressed his surprise at Neymar’s inclusion in the …

VIDEO: Neymar gets rapturous welcome at Al-Hilal
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Neymar gets rapturous welcome at Al-Hilal

The Hindu  

Brazilian superstar Neymar was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at Al-Hilal on Saturday as he became the latest world-famous footballer to join the big-spending Saudi Pro League. Neymar joined Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona six years ago for a world-record fee of 222 million euros, scoring 118 goals in 173 matches despite a series of injuries. Jaw-dropping transfers Cristiano …

VIDEO: Neymar lands in Saudi ahead of unveiling ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Neymar lands in Saudi ahead of unveiling ceremony

The Hindu  

Neymar was greeted with much fanfare on Friday as he arrived in Saudi Arabia where he joins a growing list of big names lured to the oil-rich kingdom. The 31-year-old Brazil forward, who will be unveiled as an Al-Hilal player on Saturday after six seasons with French champions Paris Saint-Germain landed in a Riyadh airport equipped with extra security for …

Saudi Arabia's big football splash: How the SPL sparked a fresh exodus of talent from Europe
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia's big football splash: How the SPL sparked a fresh exodus of talent from Europe

Hindustan Times  

Between 2014 and 2017, the football powers that be in Europe were rocked by what was widely described as an "exodus" of talent. Fundamental difference hiding in the similarities In June this year, Aleksander Ceferin, president of Europe's continental football governing body UEFA, said that Saudi Arabia's recent spending spree on some of the biggest names in world football is …

Neymar's insane Saudi Pro-League contract includes £2.5m-a-week in wages, grand mansion, 8 luxury cars - Reports
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar's insane Saudi Pro-League contract includes £2.5m-a-week in wages, grand mansion, 8 luxury cars - Reports

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal shelled out €90 million to land Brazilian forward Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain. Apart from the staggering amount of his brand new Al Hilal deal, Neymar has reportedly secured a handful of other perks, including a mind-boggling £2.5 million-a-week contract. Brazilian forward Neymar poses for a picture with Hilal President Fahad bin Nafel in Paris …

'Ronaldo started this and everybody called him crazy': Neymar's insane first reaction after joining Saudi club Al Hilal
1 year, 4 months ago

'Ronaldo started this and everybody called him crazy': Neymar's insane first reaction after joining Saudi club Al Hilal

Hindustan Times  

Brazilian superstar Neymar admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo played a key role in transforming the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo was the first big name from Europe to join Saudi Pro League last year; Neymar poses in Al Hilal jersey "I believe Cristiano Ronaldo started all of this and everybody called him 'crazy', and this and that. Al Hilal have big …

Everybody Called Him ‘Crazy’: Neymar Jr Credits Cristiano Ronaldo For Revolution in Saudi Pro League
1 year, 4 months ago

Everybody Called Him ‘Crazy’: Neymar Jr Credits Cristiano Ronaldo For Revolution in Saudi Pro League

News 18  

Brazilian star Neymar has credited Cristiano Ronaldo to bring a revolution to Saudi Pro League as several stars from European football made sensational moves to Saudi in the ongoing summer transfer window. Neymar joined the likes of Karim Benzema, N’golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane to make a move to Saudi this summer. The Saudi Pro League …

VIDEO: Neymar credits Cristiano Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Neymar credits Cristiano Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo is responsible for transforming the Saudi Pro League, according to Brazil forward Neymar who is looking forward to facing the Portuguese international when he starts playing for Al-Hilal. Neymar transfer to Al Hilal - Timeline of Brazilian striker’s club career Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, joined Al-Nassr in December on a two-and-a-half-year contract following his acrimonious departure …

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG

The Hindu  

Brazil forward Neymar has signed for Al-Hilal from French champions Paris St Germain, the Saudi Professional League club announced on Tuesday. "It is inevitably difficult to say goodbye to a club legend, which Neymar will always be," PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said in a club statement. Al-Hilal also tried to sign Neymar's former team mates France striker Kylian Mbappe and …

Neymar quits PSG to sign for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal, overtakes Lukaku in cumulative transfer fee
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar quits PSG to sign for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal, overtakes Lukaku in cumulative transfer fee

The Hindu  

Brazil star Neymar has signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal from French champions Paris Saint-Germain, the two clubs announced on Tuesday. Though financial details were not released, reports suggest that the fee was around 90 million euros plus add-ons which makes him the costliest player in cumulative transfer fee, overtaking Romelu Lukaku. Neymar scored 118 goals in 173 matches for …

Brazil’s Neymar signs for Saudi football club Al Hilal
1 year, 4 months ago

Brazil’s Neymar signs for Saudi football club Al Hilal

Al Jazeera  

Brazilian football superstar Neymar has completed his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League, ending a topsy-turvy spell at the French club six years after great fanfare greeted his arrival in Paris. In a statement sent by the league, Neymar said he wants to “write new sporting history, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous …

Neymar set to join Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal after PSG agree deal
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar set to join Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal after PSG agree deal

Al Jazeera  

The 31-year-old Brazilian star, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, has agreed a two-year deal, Saudi state media says. Brazil forward Neymar is headed for Saudi Arabia after Pro League side Al Hilal agreed a two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain, Saudi state media has reported. Neymar, who joined PSG in 2017 from Spanish club Barcelona for a world record transfer …

Neymar agrees to join Al Hilal from PSG, will play against Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League: Reports
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar agrees to join Al Hilal from PSG, will play against Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League: Reports

The Hindu  

Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, the arch-rival of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, as per reports from France. If Neymar does make the move to Al Hilal, it will be one of the biggest signings for the Saudi league, which has attracted some eye-catching talents from Europe, beginning with Cristiano …

Saudi league is much better than the MLS, says Cristiano Ronaldo
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi league is much better than the MLS, says Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remains intact even with the football stars now plying their trade on different continents. One day after Messi, the 36-year-old Argentinian forward, was officially signed by Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami, Ronaldo took a verbal shot at his longtime foe, maintaining that his new league in Saudi Arabia is better than the …

Saudi Arabia’s lavish recruitment drive rolls on despite Messi miss
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s lavish recruitment drive rolls on despite Messi miss

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Missing out on Lionel Messi hasn’t slowed Saudi Arabia’s ambitious recruitment drive as the oil-rich kingdom tries to establish itself as a viable destination for the world’s top players. World Cup and Champions League winner N’Golo Kante became the latest stellar player to head to the lucrative Pro League, signing a three-year contract Wednesday to team up …

Neymar’s return helps Brazil rediscover its groove as World Cup title favorite
2 years ago

Neymar’s return helps Brazil rediscover its groove as World Cup title favorite

LA Times  

Neymar, center, celebrates with his Brazilian teammates Monday after scoring during a 4-1 rout of South Korea in round-of-16 play at the World Cup. When Neymar limped off the field in tears and favoring his right ankle late in Brazil’s opening-game victory in Qatar, it got so quiet you could hear a World Cup championship trophy drop. It certainly changed …

Neymar poised to return for Brazil vs South Korea World Cup match
2 years ago

Neymar poised to return for Brazil vs South Korea World Cup match

Al Jazeera  

The Brazilian star missed two group-stage games because of an injury he picked up against Serbia. Five-time champions Brazil are set to enter their first knockout match of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with one of their deadliest threats – superstar Neymar – back on the field. Neymar, and the Brazil team, are expected to play on Monday night …

World Cup: Neymar set to return as Brazil faces South Korea
2 years ago

World Cup: Neymar set to return as Brazil faces South Korea

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Neymar appeared to have fully recovered from his ankle injury and was expected to return to Brazil’s starting lineup against South Korea in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Monday. Coach Tite had said earlier in the day that Neymar would play if all went well in the team’s final training session before the …

Brazil to decide on Neymar after Cameroon game at World Cup
2 years ago

Brazil to decide on Neymar after Cameroon game at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Brazil will reevaluate Neymar’s condition and decide about his chances of playing again at this year’s World Cup after Friday’s game against Cameroon. Neymar hurt his right ankle in the team’s opener against Serbia and was ruled out for the rest of group stage. Brazil team doctors have not yet given a timetable on Neymar’s return, or …

Brazil advances at World Cup with 1-0 win over Switzerland
2 years ago

Brazil advances at World Cup with 1-0 win over Switzerland

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Struggling and unconvincing without Neymar on the field, Brazil still played well enough to secure a spot in the next round of the World Cup. The five-time champions overcame the absence of their injured star to beat Switzerland 1-0 with a late goal Monday and make it to the round of 16 with a match to spare …

Neymar working ‘24 hours a day’ to return to World Cup action, says Marquinhos
2 years ago

Neymar working ‘24 hours a day’ to return to World Cup action, says Marquinhos

The Hindu  

Neymar is working “24 hours a day” to try to recover from his ankle injury and play again at the FIFA World Cup 2022, Brazil teammate Marquinhos said Sunday. We don’t know when it’s going to happen, but we hope we will have him with us again as soon as possible and in good health mentally and physically.” Brazil coach …

Neymar: Brazil’s star seeking World Cup redemption finally has a supporting cast
2 years, 1 month ago

Neymar: Brazil’s star seeking World Cup redemption finally has a supporting cast

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brazil’s Neymar will be 31 years old in …

Neymar joins Brazil squad for 1st practice session ahead of FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Neymar joins Brazil squad for 1st practice session ahead of FIFA World Cup

India Today  

Neymar on Wednesday joined the Brazil squad and took part in his first training session with the national team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Brazil have begun World Cup preparations in Turin, Italy, where it will remain until Saturday when it departs for Qatar. The five-time world champions, seeking their first World Cup title in two decades, will …

Neymar's Brazil teammates urge him to keep playing post World Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

Neymar's Brazil teammates urge him to keep playing post World Cup

The Hindu  

Neymar's Brazil teammates are still hoping the 29-year-old striker will remain with the national team after next year's World Cup, despite saying the tournament in Qatar could be his last. His teammates rallied around the Paris Saint-Germain player on Tuesday, saying they understand the pressure Neymar faces as Brazil's biggest star. He puts a lot of pressure on himself," Silva …

Neymar says he deserves more respect from Brazil fans
3 years, 3 months ago

Neymar says he deserves more respect from Brazil fans

The Hindu  

Brazil striker Neymar complained on Thursday that he is not given the respect he deserves after Brazil beat Peru 2-0 for their eighth consecutive 2022 World Cup qualifying win. He was also criticised after Brazil’s 1-0 win over Chile last week, with some fans saying he looked overweight. Sometimes I don’t even want to give interviews, but I do my …

Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers
4 years, 1 month ago

Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay next week because of a groin injury he sustained playing for Paris-Saint-Germain in a Champions League game. Brazil’s soccer confederation on Thursday confirmed Neymar will not play in the South American qualifying match on Tuesday in Montevideo. PSG coach Thomas Tuchel last week said it would be “impossible” …

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