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Neymar injury delays Al-Hilal debut by one month

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 16:43:15 +0000

Brazilian winger Neymar might have to wait until September to make his debut for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal because of injury, coach Jorge Jesus said. Neymar joined Al-Hilal from Paris St Germain last Tuesday on a two-year contract that French newspaper L’Equipe said could earn the 31-year old 160 million euros (174 million dollars). “Neymar is […]

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Neymar leaves PSG to become latest star to join Saudi football league

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:13:54 +0000

Brazil’s Neymar is transferring from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to Al-Hilal, the player and Saudi club announced on Tuesday. “I am here in Saudi Arabia. I am in Hilal,” Neymar announced in a short video clip released by Al-Hilal. PSG also confirmed the move, calling Neymar a “club legend.” Neymar signed a contract for two seasons with […]

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Neymar admits to ‘exaggerated’ reactions at World Cup

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:26:34 +0000

Ridiculed for faking and diving during a disappointing 2018 World Cup campaign in Russia, Brazilian forward Neymar has admitted to “exaggerated” reactions saying he is still learning to deal with frustration. In a 90-second video made for his sponsors Gillette and published on social media accounts and Brazilian television, Neymar sought to win back fans […]

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Glory for Neymar as Brazil beat Mexico to reach quarter-finals

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 18:18:28 +0000

Neymar barged his way into the 2018 FIFA World Cup limelight with a goal, an assist and another helping of histrionics as Brazil roared into the quarter-finals. The five-times champions secured a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Monday to help inflict a seventh straight second round exit on the central Americans. The PSG forward was […]

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Neymar returns in scoring style as Brazil beat Croatia

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 05:42:59 +0000

Neymar scored on his return to action on Sunday after three months out through injury as Brazil warmed up for the Russia 2018 World Cup with a 2-0 friendly win. The former world champions beat Croatia at Anfield in Liverpool. The most expensive player in the world has been sidelined since February 25. He had […]

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Neymar’s surgery successful, says Brazil confederation

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 19:25:02 +0000

Neymar Jr, Brazil and Paris St Germain forward has had a successful operation on his injured foot and ankle, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement on Saturday. The world’s most expensive footballer was operated on in Belo Horizonte by the Brazil national team doctor to repair the fractured metatarsal and sprained ankle […]

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Real Madrid President to Neymar: If you want to win Ballon d’Or, join us

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:02:25 +0000

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has opened the door for Neymar to join the European champions by declaring it would help further the forward’s individual ambitions. Neymar finished third behind Lionel Messi and winner Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d‘Or on Thursday. But Perez has now suggested that the only way for the Brazilian to […]

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Tearful Neymar denies having problems at PSG

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 14:28:07 +0000

Brazil forward Neymar has denied suggestions that he had problems with his team mates at his clubm Paris St Germain (PSG). But, more than this denial was his emotions, as he was moved to tears after being given the backing of his national team coach Tite on Friday. After helping Brazil beat Japan 3-1 in […]

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Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar nominated for World Best Player

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:15:20 +0000

Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo have been named as the finalists for the FIFA Best Men’s Player award in 2017. Real Madrid star Ronaldo won the accolade last year, which was the inaugural edition of the event. The panel to decide the Best Men’s Player included Cafu, Landon Donovan, Enzo Francescoli, Diego Maradona, Carles […]

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Neymar accepts €222m PSG transfer offer

Freedom Reporter — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 21:42:35 +0000

Alexis Sanchez’s future continues to dominate the agenda at Arsenal. With Bayern Munich publicly dropping out of the race on Monday, it looked like Manchester City were the only club still in for the Chilean superstar, who has just one year left on his contract at the Emirates. Paris Saint-Germain had rekindled their interest in […]

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Neymar to face trial after losing appeal over corruption charges

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 22:24:38 +0000

Neymar will have to stand trial after he lost an appeal against corruption charges relating to his transfer from Santos to Barcelona, a criminal court in Spain has ruled. The Brazilian’s move to La Liga has brought immense controversy to the club, with Neymar, his father, former president Sandro Rosell and current chief Josep Maria […]

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Neymar makes 100th La Liga appearance

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 21:21:50 +0000

It’s been a pretty productive week for Barcelona forward Neymar. On Friday, the Brazil international finally put pen to paper on a lucrative new contract that will keep him at Camp Nou until 2021. Then, on Saturday, he reached another notable milestone in an already glittering career as Barca secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over […]

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Neymar signs $272m Barca deal until 2021

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 22:27:27 +0000

Brazilian superstar, Neymar, signed a new five-year contract with Barcelona on Friday that will keep him at the Spanish champions until 2021, saying he felt “at home” at the Camp Nou. The deal, which was agreed in June, includes a buy-out clause of up to 250 million euros ($272 million) as Barca seek to ward […]

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Neymar steps down as Brazil captain

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 21:59:07 +0000

Neymar announced he is giving up the captain’s armband after leading Brazil to an Olympic Gold medal. The Brazil national team is arguably the most storied programme in world soccer, but until now, they had never won an Olympic Gold medal. They came close in 2012, but Mexico beat them in the final. And with […]

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Neymar sheds tears of joy as Brazil wins Olympic soccer gold, beats Germany 6-5 on penalties

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:44:48 +0000

Brazil won its first Olympic gold medal in men’s soccer on Saturday when it defeated Germany 6-5 in a penalty shootout. The game had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of play at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The stadium was filled to the brim as thousands of Brazilians cheered their darling team […]

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