Rio de Janeiro, May 21 (IANS) Neymar has suffered a new injury scare less than a month before Brazil’s opening match of the FIFA World Cup against MoroccoThe 34-year-old Santos star missed his team’s home Copa Sudamericana match against San Lorenzo on Wednesday due to a calf injury, though the Brazilian club sought to allay fears it was serious, reports Xinhua.Santos team doctor Rodrigo Zogaib said the forward would be ready for Brazil’s first pre-World Cup training session on May 27.”Neymar wil…
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Rio de Janeiro, May 19 (IANS) Neymar was named in Brazil’s squad on Monday for next month’s FIFA World Cup, ending an absence of more than two and a half years from the national team.The Santos star was one of the last names read out by manager Carlo Ancelotti, ending a selection debate that has dominated Brazil’s media in recent weeks, reported Xinhua.”We chose Neymar not because we think he will be a good backup, but because he can add to the team with his qualities,” Ancelotti told a news con…
Buenos Aires, May 9 (IANS) Lionel Messi believes Neymar still belongs among football’s elite and said he hopes the Brazil forward returns in time for next month’s FIFA World Cup.Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, has not played for his country since October 2023, when he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.His injury problems have continued since returning to boyhood club Santos, limiting him to 12 appearances across all competitions…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Following his clear and understandable statements regarding his next journey, Neymar has made an announcement about the potential to conclude his successful football career in 2026.The 34-year-old, who renewed his contract with his boyhood club Santos last month, said he is taking things year by year and did not rule out retirement at the end of the calendar year. Neymar returned to Santos in January 2025 and played a key role in helping the team stay in Brazil’s top f…
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 27 (IANS) Former Palmeiras, Cruzeiro, and Santos midfielder Robinho Signorini has announced his retirement after a professional career spanning two decades.The 38-year-old’s contract with Brazilian Serie C side Brusque ended this month, and he declined offers to continue playing to accept an assistant coaching role with Nautico, which will compete in Serie B next year. “I am putting a full stop to my journey as a professional athlete. However, I will continue in the world of …
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 26 (IANS) Botafogo captain Marlon Freitas could leave the club to join Brazilian Serie A rival Palmeiras, according to local media reports. Negotiations are at an early stage, with Palmeiras willing to pay six million U.S. dollars for the 30-year-old holding midfielder, localmedia outlet Gazeta Esportiva said.The report added that Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira is seeking to strengthen his midfield following the departure of Anibal Moreno to River Plate.Freitas has made 186 ap…
Madrid, Dec 24 (IANS) As La Liga prepares for the 2026 winter transfer window starting on January 2, Spanish giants Real Madrid and French club Lyon have agreed a deal for Brazilian striker Endrick to spend the second half of the season on loan with the Ligue 1 club, both sides announcedLyon will pay Real Madrid around one million euros (1.18 million U.S. dollars) for the loan, which does not include an option to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign.The 19-year-old joined Real Madr…