Neymar

Ancelotti tells Neymar to prepare well for World Cup

New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti considers Neymar "a very important player" and has urged the injury-prone star "to prepare well" for the 2026 World Cup.

'I followed my heart': Neymar signs for six more months with Santos

Neymar started his career at Santos before moving to Barcelona and then Paris Saint-Germain.

Neymar tests positive for Covid-19

Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr has tested positive for Covid-19, confirmed his club Santos today.

Neymar apologises after costly red card in Santos defeat

Neymar’s return to Santos has been anything but smooth. Since rejoining his boyhood club, the 33-year-old has featured in just 13 matches, missing 124 days due to injury and contributing only 3 goals and 3 assists. Sunday’s red card added to the growing frustration surrounding his comeback.

Brazil manager Ancelotti rules Neymar out of next World Cup qualifiers

Brazil's new manager, Carlo Ancelotti, on Monday ruled injury-plagued Neymar out from the line-up for the next two World Cup qualifiers, on the Italian's first day as Selecao coach.

Neymar out for 4-6 weeks after latest injury: Reports

Brazilian superstar Neymar will be out for four to six weeks to recover from the latest injury he suffered while playing for Santos against Atletico Mineiro on Thursday, according to multiple reports.

Neymar leaves the pitch in tears due to thigh injury

The 33-year-old sustained a serious knee injury in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023 and has struggled to return to full fitness, though his recent form at Santos was rewarded with a call-up to the Brazil squad in March.

Neymar suffers fresh injury setback in Santos return

It was Neymar’s first start since a left thigh issue ruled him out of Brazil’s March fixtures and Santos’ Paulista semi-final defeat to Corinthians.

Neymar back for Brazil after 16-month absence

Neymar has 128 caps and a record 79 goals for his country, surpassing Pele's tally of 77.

March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023

Neymar will 'come back stronger' from ankle surgery

Neymar tweeted he would not be discouraged by his latest injury

March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023

Neymar needs ankle surgery, out for up to four months

The Brazilian, who suffered the injury on February 19 against Lille in Ligue 1, "has had several episodes of instability in the right ankle in recent years," said the club, adding that its medical staff "recommended a ligament repair operation" be undertaken in Doha

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Neymar has 'ligament damage' in injured ankle

"New examinations taken today confirm a sprained ankle for Neymar with ligament damage," PSG said in a statement

February 20, 2023
February 20, 2023

Neymar's injuries down to PSG's schedule, says Galtier

Brazilian forward Neymar, who scored PSG's second goal in the 17th minute, left the field in tears early in the second half after colliding with Lille's Benjamin Andre and rolling his ankle

February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023

Sublime Messi free-kick earns PSG 4-3 win over Lille

The visitors were punished when Mbappe turned in Juan Bernat's cross to make it 3-3 before Messi's free-kick five minutes into stoppage time sealed a dramatic victory for PSG.

February 18, 2023
February 18, 2023

Galtier holds talks with Neymar after Brazilian star's McDonald's visit

PSG head coach Galtier noted Neymar played in a poker tournament on Wednesday and visited a McDonald's branch with friends. It came at a point when PSG's season has reached crisis point, with three damaging defeats in succession putting Galtier under pressure.

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

Messi and PSG face potentially season-defining week

Bayern Munich visit the French capital for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie next Tuesday, but there will be no easy build-up to that game for PSG.

February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023

Neymar wins Samba d’Or for the third successive year

Neymar da Silva Santos Junior has won the Samba Gold award, also known as Samba d'Or, and it is the sixth time the Brazilian playmaker bagged the prize in nine years.

February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023

Injuries to Ramos and Mbappe not serious, says Galtier

Paris St Germain head coach Christophe Galtier said injuries sustained by Sergio Ramos and Kylian Mbappe in their 3-1 win at Montpellier on Wednesday were not serious and that they were taken off to manage their workload during a busy schedule.

January 28, 2023
January 28, 2023

2024 Copa America to be held in the United States

South America's top national team competition, the Copa America, will be held in the United States in 2024 and feature 10 teams from South America's CONMEBOL and six teams from the CONCACAF region.