- South American superstar searching for fitness
- Needs to provide inspiration at سانتوس
- Playing his way towards the 2026 كأس العالم
That was the case during the البرازيل international’s latest appearance against كروزيرو. Santos needed inspiration from somewhere in that contest having tumbled into relegation danger this season.
They trailed at half-time in their latest الدوري الإيطالي fixture, but battled back to claim three priceless points in dramatic موضة – with Gustavo Caballero grabbing an 89th-minute winner.
نيمار was not among the goals, but he helped to tie the Cruzeiro defence up in knots. They struggled to contain him at times, with the 33-year-old showing how destructive he can be when playing with confidence and free of any physical ailments.
One incident saw Neymar burst into the box from the left wing, before turning quickly and leaving his marker on the turf. As his rival got back up, the ex-برشلونة و باريس سان جيرمان playmaker spun again and left Fabricio Bruno chasing shadows.
Neymar has extended his contract back at Santos through to the end of the calendar year. Another big decision on his future will be made at that point, with Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer intending to grace the World Cup finals next summer.
