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Neymar Plays Down MLS Talk After Santos Frustration

Neymar
April 2026

Neymar refused to commit to any move away from Santos after fresh MLS rumours surfaced, saying he does not know what comes next. One important correction: current reporting says his Santos contract runs through the end of 2026, not just this year. After Santos were booed off following the Copa Sudamericana draw, Neymar was asked directly about a possible transfer and responded that he intends to respect his contract. The latest transfer noise has linked him with FC Cincinnati, but there is no confirmed deal.

FC Cincinnati Explore Neymar Move as MLS Interest Returns

Neymar
April 2026

FC Cincinnati have entered preliminary discussions about a possible move for Neymar, reviving MLS interest in the Brazilian after he chose Santos over a United States switch in 2025. The talks are still at an early stage and no deal is close yet.Cincinnati are assessing whether a move is financially and sporting-wise realistic, while also checking Neymar’s level of interest. He remains under contract with Santos through the end of 2026, so any move would depend on much deeper negotiations from here.

Santos President Under Fire Over Neymar Debt Deal

Santos
April 2026

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira is under heavy pressure after legal complaints over a reworked Neymar-related debt agreement. Reports say the arrangement includes major repayment protections and has triggered calls for his removal, deepening instability around the club’s leadership. The dispute centres on a large image-rights debt owed to Neymar-linked interests and a contract structure critics say unfairly shields the current leadership. Reports says even the Meninos da Vila training centre was used as collateral, turning what was already a financial issue into a wider governance crisis.

Neymar Undergoes Knee Procedure as Santos Manage Final World Cup Push

Neymar
April 2026

Neymar underwent a knee procedure during the international break as part of Santos’ effort to manage his fitness before the final months leading into the World Cup. Current reporting points to a regenerative treatment rather than a major new long-term surgery.
Report previously confirmed Neymar had arthroscopic knee surgery in December 2025 for a meniscus issue. The newer report says Santos coach Cuca revealed Neymar then had a PRP-style regenerative procedure during this break and had not trained, which suggests a maintenance treatment on the same problem area rather than a separate full surgery.

Neymar Faces Backlash After Sexist Remark About Referee

Neymar
April 2026

Neymar has come under heavy criticism after making a sexist remark about a referee following Santos’ win over Remo. The comment was widely condemned online and in media coverage as misogynistic. Multiple reports say Neymar joked that the referee “must be on her period” after being booked, which triggered the backlash. I found reporting that he is being criticised and that a comparable case recently led to a 12-match ban for another player, but I did not find a reliable confirmation that Neymar himself has been given or will definitely face a 12-match ban.

Neymar Faces Fresh Scrutiny After Poker Session During Santos Absence

Neymar
March 2026

Neymar has come under renewed scrutiny after reports said he spent nearly 24 hours playing a high-stakes online poker tournament while Santos listed him out against Cruzeiro for load management. Neymar later confirmed he played poker during the period he was unavailable. Reports said the tournament ran across Friday to Sunday and involved multiple costly re-entries, while Santos had officially rested him under a workload management plan. Neymar told LeoDias he used the time to do something he enjoys because he had not been able to play in recent days.

Ancelotti Leaves Neymar Out of Brazil Squad Despite Return From Injury

Neymar
March 2026

Carlo Ancelotti has left Neymar out of Brazil’s latest squad, saying the forward is not yet physically ready despite his return to action with Santos. The coach stressed that selection was based on fitness levels, not technical quality or long-term World Cup potential. Neymar recently played 90 minutes after a lengthy recovery from knee surgery, but Ancelotti said he and his staff do not believe the forward is at 100 percent yet. Brazil want fully fit players for the upcoming friendlies, while still leaving open the chance of Neymar making the World Cup squad later.

Neymar included in Brazil prelim list but faces tight window to prove fitness

Neymar
March 2026

Neymar made the preliminary squad but is being load-managed and will miss a league game, leaving limited chances to show readiness before final selection. Endrick is also included after strong early form at Lyon. Ancelotti and CBF leadership plan to watch Santos in person, raising the stakes for Neymar’s final audition match.

Neymar slammed after Santos exit as critics demand tactical adjustment in World Cup push

Neymar
February 2026

Neymar returned from injury and played 90 minutes, but drew criticism for under-par form and being blamed for the opening goal as Santos were knocked out by a Serie B opponent. Critics argue his current role disrupts the team’s structure and want him to adapt, while Vojvoda publicly backed his fitness, confidence, and gradual improvement as Neymar targets a Brazil recall for the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar admits retirement after 2026 is possible as injuries persist

Neymar
February 2026

Neymar says he could retire at the end of 2026, describing uncertainty about his future as he manages recurring injuries and prioritises a Brazil recall and another World Cup run. After knee issues and surgery in December 2025, Neymar has returned to Santos and agreed an extension through the end of the year, but says he will decide longer-term plans only after pursuing national-team goals and assessing how his body responds.

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