Brazilian star Neymar (33, Santos) shed tears once again due to injury.
Neymar started in the home match against Atlético Mineiro in the 4th round of the 2025 Brazilian Serie A Betano at Estádio Urbano Caldeira in São Paulo, Brazil, on the 17th (Korean time).
However, Neymar was substituted out in the 34th minute of the first half, with the team leading 2-0. In the 28th minute of the first half, Neymar, who was touching the back of his left thigh, began to shed tears and ultimately sat down on the ground.
Neymar's injury scene shocked fans at the stadium and viewers. The pain and disappointment were clearly evident in Neymar's expression.
This injury is expected to be a critical blow to Neymar. Repeated injuries at the mid-30s age are directly linked to his career. Neymar had to enter long-term rehabilitation after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in the World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay in October 2023.
After a strenuous rehabilitation, Neymar returned in October last year while belonging to Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), but he also suffered from hamstring injuries afterward. Neymar left Al Hilal in January and returned to Santos, his first professional team, signing a contract until June.
The extent of Neymar's injury has not yet been revealed. The exact extent of the injury and recovery period is expected to be clarified through additional examinations. However, fans' concerns are growing as Neymar's determination to return to the Brazilian national team and European stage seems unlikely to be fulfilled.
Meanwhile, this match also drew attention for the meeting between Hulk (39) and Neymar, who are senior and junior in the Brazilian national football team. Hulk has played for Atlético since 2021 after stints at Porto, Zenit, and Shanghai SIPG.
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