#neymar

#neymar

He got a meniscus injury, the press leaks it before we talk to him, and his head goes blank. It's so much to take in... I go to my son's house. 'So, how are you?' He turns to me and says, 'I can't take it anymore. Let's operate. Dad... I don't even know if it's worth operating. As for me, I've had enough.'

Wind the film back to the end of January. Estêvão, with four brief substitute appearances under his belt, was a promise and a possibility for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad. Neymar, meanwhile, was a certainty. The one-time boy prince was returning to Santos, where the story started, and his old club was going to give him a platform to round off the narrative with one final attempt at World Cup glory.

Yes, yes, [the question I've heard most so far is] about Neymar, but it's normal because he's a legend of Brazilian football. So, it's normal. I know everyone wants Neymar to get back to his best physical condition. And also, the CBF, the coach, the technical staff of the national team hope that Neymar can return to his best level.

The answer is that his comeback -- so far at least -- is not going to plan. It was on Oct. 12, 2023 that he had a serious left knee injury playing for Brazil against Uruguay in the early rounds of World Cup qualification. The subsequent two years have brought no evidence that the 33-year-old is still capable of tipping the balance at the highest level.

Lamine Yamal, at 17, enjoys a Brazilian getaway, meeting his idol Neymar, while showcasing his summer adventures and emphasizing he is 'single and happy'.

Real Madrid's history of signing players on free transfers continues as they target upcoming contracts, highlighting their strategic interest in players like Myles Lewis-Skelly.