Neymar

Neymar sidelined four to six weeks with hamstring tear

Neymar was out for more than a year until last month following right knee surgery.

Neymar to miss two weeks' training in fresh setback: coach

The Brazilian superstar lasted just 26 minutes as a second-half substitute before limping off with an apparent right hamstring strain in Monday's 3-0 AFC Champions League Elite win over Esteghlal.

Mitrovic helps Al-Hilal stay perfect but Neymar injured

The evening ended on a sour note for Al-Hilal when Neymar, who returned two weeks ago from a year out due to a ruptured cruciate ligament, was replaced 29 minutes after his introduction from the bench due to injury.

Neymar returns for Al Hilal in Al Ain thriller

The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain attacker had not played since rupturing his meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while on international duty in October last year.

Neymar trains again with Saudi team after long injury lay-off

"Happy to be back in the group," Neymar posted on Instagram, with pictures of him running and kicking the ball, watched by Al Hilal's Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus.

Brazil coach Dorival urges patience over Neymar return

Brazil coach Dorival Junior called for Neymar to be given as much time as he needs to make a complete recovery from a knee injury that has sidelined him for almost a year.

Injured Neymar set to miss start of next Saudi season

Neymar is set to miss the start of the next Saudi Pro League season as he recovers from a serious knee injury, Al Hilal's coach said Tuesday.

Is Brazil still the land of football?

The country of Pele, Garrincha and Ronaldinho, which once wowed the world with its 'samba' style, has not won the World Cup since 2002. Nor has it produced a Ballon d'Or winner since Kaka in 2007.

Al-Hilal crush Al-Ittihad to lift Saudi Super Cup

Jorge Jesus' side, top of the Saudi league and still alive in the King's Cup and Asian Champions league, are bidding for a quadruple of trophies this season.

October 12, 2017
October 12, 2017

Neymar is happy for Messi

Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is delighted to see his friend and former teammate Lionel Messi make it to the World Cup.

October 10, 2017
October 10, 2017

Ronaldo, Messi lead Ballon d'Or nominees

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar headline an impressive 30-man shortlist unveiled on Monday for the 2017 Ballon d'Or world footballer of the year award.

September 28, 2017
September 28, 2017

Mbappe’s story is just beginning

PSG forward Mbappe says the best is yet to come after his fantastic display helped PSG win 3-0 against European powerhouse Bayern Munich.

September 28, 2017
September 28, 2017

PSG rout Bayern, Chelsea deny Atletico

Neymar stars as Paris Saint-Germain sends out a statement of intent with an impressive 3-0 Champions League victory over Bayern Munich while Michy Batshuayi grabs an injury-time winner as Chelsea win 2-1 at Atletico Madrid.

September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017

Veratti used Barca for new deal, says Ancelotti

Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti says that PSG and Italy midfielder Marco Veratti used Barca transfer speculations to try and get an improved contract.

September 25, 2017
September 25, 2017

Ronaldo's slow start sparks Ballon d'Or race

Ronaldo will be looking to forget his early season struggles as Real Madrid aim to lay down a marker in their quest for a third consecutive Champions League at Borussia Dortmund.

September 25, 2017
September 25, 2017

Cavani rejects €1m bonus to let Neymar take penalties

PSG chairman Nasser Al Khelafi offered €1m to striker Edinson Cavani so that he will allow Neymar to take penalties, Spanish media outlet El Pais report says.

September 22, 2017
September 22, 2017

'Penaltygate' threatens to halt PSG's lightning start

Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery refuses to name his first-choice penalty taker after Neymar and Edinson Cavani's apparent falling out against Lyon last week.

September 20, 2017
September 20, 2017

Messi handed eleven ‘gifts’ to Neymar

Lionel Messi handed 11 penalties to Neymar when the Brazilian was part of the famed 'MSN' trio.

September 20, 2017
September 20, 2017

Neymar demands PSG sell Cavani

PSG’s Brazilian forward Neymar demands that the club sell Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani after the duo were at loggerheads in the dressing room.