Neymar Scores First Aim On Santos Comeback, Breaks 14-Month Dry Spell | Soccer Information

Neymar scored for the primary time in over 14 months on Sunday along with his first aim for Santos since his return to his boyhood membership initially of the month. The 33-year-old helped Santos beat fourth division Agua Santa 3-1 in a Sao Paulo state championship match. Neymar, who failed to attain in his first three video games with Santos, stepped as much as slot dwelling a penalty within the 14th minute. It was his 137th aim in 229 appearances for the membership he has returned to after leaving them in 2013 for Barcelona. It was additionally his first aim for anybody since October 3, 2023 when he was taking part in for Al Hilal towards Nassaji Mazandaran within the Asian Champions League.

He terminated his contract with the Saudi membership on the finish of January to return dwelling.

Neymar spent 18 months with Al Hilal after becoming a member of from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2023 on a deal that enriched him by a reported 100 million euros ($103m) a season.

Neymar performed 5 video games for them earlier than struggling a critical knee harm taking part in for Brazil.

After a yr out, he returned final October and made two extra appearances for Al Hilal, solely to undergo a hamstring tear.

On Sunday, along with his aim, Neymar additionally offered an help, one other first within the 4 matches he has performed since arriving in Brazil.

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