Neymar

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Neymar Bids Adieu to Al Hilal: A Brief Affair with the Sand!

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Neymar's slippery stint at Al Hilal comes to a close as he seeks a fresh start back home. Will he return to his roots at Santos?

In a surprising turn of events, Brazilian superstar Neymar has officially parted ways with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal after just a handful of appearances. The deal, reached by mutual consent, comes just months after Neymar joined the club in August 2023. Unfortunately, his time at Al-Hilal was marred by injury— he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in October and was sidelined for nearly an entire year. With only seven games under his belt, Neymar’s sojourn in Saudi Arabia turned into a frustrating chapter in his illustrious career.

Despite the initial excitement surrounding his move to the Saudi Pro League, where he was anticipated to elevate the game alongside other football legends, this rollercoaster ride proved to be more of a damp squib as Neymar struggled to make a significant impact. His departure from Al-Hilal has now opened up discussions about a possible return to his roots, with Brazilian club Santos reportedly keen to re-sign the football icon. This potential homecoming has fans buzzing with nostalgia, hoping to see Neymar back where it all started for him.

For a player known for his dazzling footwork and creativity on the field, the Saudi League experience is one he might wish to forget—or at least shelve for the future. While Neymar’s injury woes have kept him from dazzling fans abroad, they haven’t diminished his status as one of the most talented players of his generation. Al-Hilal’s statement underscoring the mutual agreement to terminate the contract highlighted the challenges both player and club faced during this unfulfilled partnership.

Yet, Neymar’s saga doesn’t just end with a disappointing stint at Al-Hilal. As he eyes a comeback with Santos, it’s a chance for the forward to reignite his passion for the game in a familiar environment. Interestingly, before his brief escapade in Saudi Arabia, Neymar was a significant force during his tenure at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, showcasing incredible talent that led him to multiple trophies and records. As soccer fans keep their ears to the ground, the anticipation grows: will Neymar make a triumphant return to Santos? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear— Neymar is poised to bounce back, creating memories instead of just headlines!

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Neymar and Saudi team Al Hilal agree to terminate contract (Aljazeera.com)

The often-injured Brazilian star, who joined Al Hilal in 2023, departs the club with seven months remaining on his deal.

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Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal says contract with Neymar has been ... (KGET 17)

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal said Monday it reached an agreement with striker Neymar to terminate his contract by mutual consent.

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Neymar and Al-Hilal agree to terminate player's contract by mutual ... (CNN)

Just months after joining, Neymar ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in October 2023 and was out of action until October 2024. However, he played just two ...

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Neymar set for Santos after Al-Hilal deal terminated (Yahoo Sports)

Brazilian club Santos are in talks to re-sign Neymar after his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal is cancelled by mutual consent.

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Neymar departs Al Hilal - Brazilian legend on verge of emotional ... (Transfermarkt)

The former Barcelona star spent one year on the sidelines after rupturing his ACL just five games into his Al-Hilal career and he sustained more injury problems ...

Saudi Arabia soccer club Al-Hilal says contract with Neymar has ... (WTOP)

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia soccer club Al-Hilal says contract with Neymar has been terminated by mutual consent.

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Neymar leaves Al-Hilal after seven appearances amid Santos return ... (The Guardian)

Neymar has parted ways with Al-Hilal by mutual consent, the Saudi Pro League champions have said, after a disappointing spell at the club.

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Neymar and Al-Hilal agree to terminate contract (The New Arab)

Neymar has been plagued by injury since arriving at the club in August 2023 and played only seven times.

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Neymar leaves Saudi league, Al-Hilal agrees to terminate contract (The Associated Press)

Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal says it has reached an agreement with Brazilian striker Neymar to terminate his contract by mutual consent.

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Neymar's career in numbers: All trophies, records, medals, and ... (Olympics)

Find out the facts, figures and accolades in the decorated career of Brazilian Olympic football champion Neymar Jr.

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Ex-FC Barcelona Star Neymar's Next Club Announced By President (Forbes)

To caption a video of Neymar's history with the Sao Paulo state giant, Santos chief Marcelo Teixeira wrote on Instagram: "It seems like yesterday, time goes by ...

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Neymar se despide del Al-Hilal: "Lo di todo por jugar" - ESPN (ESPN Deportes)

Neymar aterrizó en el conjunto saudí en agosto de 2023 y desde entonces solo pudo jugar siete partidos.

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El club saudí Al Hilal anuncia rescisión mutua del contrato con ... (Santa Maria Times)

RÍO DE JANEIRO (AP) — El club saudí Al Hilal anunció el lunes que llegó a un acuerdo con Neymar para rescindir su contrato de mutuo acuerdo.

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Neymar to rejoin boyhood club Santos after Al Hilal exit - ESPN (ESPN)

Neymar will return to his boyhood club Santos, the team's president announced on Tuesday, a day after he ended his disappointing 17-month stay with Saudi ...

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Neymar returns to Brazilian club Santos after termination of contract ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team, club president Marcelo Teixeira said Tuesday.

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Neymar regresa al club brasileño Santos tras rescindir contrato en ... (La Voz Lancaster)

RÍO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar regresa a Brasil para jugar con el club de sus amores.

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Neymar returns to Brazilian club Santos after termination of contract ... (NEWS10 ABC)

The Brazilian striker confirmed earlier that his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal had been terminated by mutual consent. He had an injury-marred spell ...

Santos confirms Neymar has returned to the Brazilian club after ... (WTOP)

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Santos confirms Neymar has returned to the Brazilian club after nearly 12 years.

Neymar y Al-Hilal pactan rescindir el contrato del jugador por mutuo ... (WTOP)

Neymar, quien fue la mayor estrella en llegar a la liga saudí después de Cristiano Ronaldo y Karim Benzema, registró solo un gol y dos asistencias para Al-Hilal ...

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Santos president announces Neymar will return to club 12 years ... (FOXSports.com)

Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team, club president Marcelo Teixeira said Tuesday.

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Neymar abandona la liga saudí tras jugar 7 partidos. Al-Hilal ... (La Voz Lancaster)

RÍO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar se marcha de Arabia Saudí después de jugar sólo siete partidos en 17 meses tras su lucrativo traspaso a una liga financiada con ...

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Neymar leaves Saudi team to return to his first soccer club in Brazil (NPR)

Neymar leaves Saudi team to return to his first soccer club in Brazil · Three things to know · So what's next for Neymar? · Dive deeper with NPR.

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Neymar returns to Brazilian club Santos after termination of contract ... (WTOP)

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team, club president Marcelo Teixeira said Tuesday.

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