Neymar's comeback at Santos: An emotional encounter!

Neymar's comeback at Santos: An emotional encounter!

In an impressive return, Neymar, the Brazilian national team's record scorer with 79 goals, celebrated his comeback on his 33rd birthday at FC Santos, the club where he gave his career a big boost as a teenager. Despite his modest 45-minute performance, which was marked by some decent dribbling, he was unable to shine in front of goal, which can be interpreted as a symbol of his current decline. The fans cheered enthusiastically when the legendary number “10”, which Pelé once wore, became visible. Neymar explained with emotion: "I love Santos very much and I can't find words for what I had when I went on the pitch," as Krone.at reported.

Neymar's comeback comes at a crucial moment for Santos, who have just secured their comeback to Brazil's top league next year. After a 2-0 win against Coritiba, they secured a place in the Campeonato Série A, marking a return to the top flight after being relegated to Serie B in 2023. Santos' president Marcelo Teixeira expressed optimism about the future return of Neymar, who is currently under contract with Al-Hilal. Teixeira emphasized that Neymar and his team are aware of the possibilities: "We have to wait and see because he has an active contract," so the football veteran, who won the Copa Libertadores title with the club in 2011, is aiming for an exciting return. Neymar remains a big attraction and always receives a warm welcome at the stadium, especially during the next game against CRB, like AP News reported.