The Al Hilal star has endured an injury-struck 2024, struggling to return from a knee ligament injury sustained on international duty.
Neymar’s time in Saudi Arabia has not gone to plan. Arriving on a deal worth around $100 million from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2023, the Brazilian forward picked up a serious knee injury on international duty just months later.
One year on, he has still only made seven competitive appearances for Al Hilal. But he posted an optimistic message on social media in his final training session before the festivities.
“Good vibes in the last training session before Christmas. Few days but it’s good to rest the mind, see family and friends,” adding emojis of a red heart and a Brazil flag.
The Saudi Pro League has a winter break, meaning that Neymar’s Al Hilal are not back in action until January 7. He has a clear two weeks before taking on Al Ittihad in the quarter-finals of the King Cup of Champions.
Could Neymar leave Al Hilal this winter?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained in October 2023 has limited Neymar’s appearances in Saudi to just a handful of outings. He has suffered a series of setbacks in his recovery, sparking suggestions that Al Hilal could look to cut their losses on the player. Not only does he command an enormous salary but he also takes up one of the team’s international player slots.
There has been talk of a move to Inter Miami, where he could reunited with the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. A return to Brazil has also been cited as a potential landing spot, although a significant pay cut would be required to make it feasible.
Botafogo president Durcesio Mello spoke about Neymar’s talent recently, but admitted that his questionable fitness record would dissuade him from making a move for the Brazilian.
Mello said: “God forbid. Neymar is one of the greatest players I’ve ever seen play, he’s at the same level as Messi and much better than Cristiano Ronaldo, but he ruined his career, which culminated in this injury that lasted a little over a year, and now he’s injured again.”
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nupikotuz
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Neymar is better than CR7 but he couldn’t win a single fifa best player of the year in a season not to mention winning balon d’or, he’s better than CR7 and he couldn’t win a single ucl player of the season/tournament, y’all just speak rubbish without thinking
Real ballers recognize real ballers and obviously your none ,just because he wasn't the pick of the football controllers ,and place in a class case like some doesn't even begin to explain the brilliance of neymar ,many great players competed at the highest levels with no silverware to show and there are many ,just like there are many not so great players who have won lots of silverware ,so what you saying is a two sided coin and I've seen better players than both Messi and cr7 ,it not about accolades but the way you play the game Jogo bonito ( The Beautiful Game)
Habackpy
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The reason why football is loosing its beauty and many young players are very dependent on there club to perform well Is because everyone is more cocentrated on reward and result than the talent within them, thats why you many players struggling when the coach they fully depended on moves out or drops performance. Its funny that a guy of low quality like holland managed to compete foe the ballon dor and people still find the ballon dor as something that defines a players potential nowadays. Define players on how they play and not on what they gain from giw they play, you can play poorly and be in a club which wins trophies, doesnt mean your better
Habackpy
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come on ney 💪
When we say Neymar jr is the best player in this generation even better than CR7 and Messi We dont mean the achievements or the any of those you regard as important, we are only talking of TALENT. Never confuse between talent and achievement
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Then you're blind!
hear this brainless
busclpsu
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My choice for 26 WC.
omochris
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Even cr7 prime didn't and couldn't dribble like Ney. Favorise cr7 all you want, fact won't change.
Then you're blind!
rokbckptz
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My dear Durcesio Mello, you must be high on something badder than colos for you to say Neymar is better than CR7, y’all should reason well before speaking out because you might offend people with your words, I know you’re Brazilian and Neymar is Brazilian, but he doesn’t come close to the GOAT CR7, I can say it boldly that Neymar is not better than vini jnr. Yes I can argue it with you, Neymar is not in the same class as vini jnr but Durcesio Mello you did say something that I agree with thou, he ruined his career but don’t you ever repeat the word Neymar is better than CR7, Neymar doesn’t come close the REAL GOAT 🐐 CR7, Neymar that couldn’t do it under Messi at Barcelona, he ran away to psg and still failed to live up to expectations, you Durcesio Mello have the guts to compared a useless player like Neymar to the GOAT 🐐 CR7. Next time Mr Durcesio Mello compare Neymar with players like hazard, greizmann not the two GOATS 🐐 CR7 and LM10 because even Neymar himself knows he can’t lace their boots
thank you
ZizoArmani10
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brother I stay in abuj1 where are you I want to offer you à toast fir this brillant réponse on the behalf of the love of football novice and we that knows who the real Goat talk with because we can't compare the incomparable
I think he said that because he’s Brazilian and Neymar is Brazilian too, but we all know that Neymar can’t lace CR7 left boot
CollinsCitispares
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maybe he should quit football and do something else, maybe taking movie roles
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neymar is way worse than cr7
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Neymar is better than CR7 but he couldn’t win a single fifa best player of the year in a season not to mention winning balon d’or, he’s better than CR7 and he couldn’t win a single ucl player of the season/tournament, y’all just speak rubbish without thinking
u are baal choda Madrids lowra choda fan. u have not idea about football s skills.
supceklnsz
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You must be a blind man to say he dribbles like CR7 doesn’t dribble at all, is football about dribbling or what nonsense are saying to back your stupid point
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My dear Durcesio Mello, you must be high on something badder than colos for you to say Neymar is better than CR7, y’all should reason well before speaking out because you might offend people with your words, I know you’re Brazilian and Neymar is Brazilian, but he doesn’t come close to the GOAT CR7, I can say it boldly that Neymar is not better than vini jnr. Yes I can argue it with you, Neymar is not in the same class as vini jnr but Durcesio Mello you did say something that I agree with thou, he ruined his career but don’t you ever repeat the word Neymar is better than CR7, Neymar doesn’t come close the REAL GOAT 🐐 CR7, Neymar that couldn’t do it under Messi at Barcelona, he ran away to psg and still failed to live up to expectations, you Durcesio Mello have the guts to compared a useless player like Neymar to the GOAT 🐐 CR7. Next time Mr Durcesio Mello compare Neymar with players like hazard, greizmann not the two GOATS 🐐 CR7 and LM10 because even Neymar himself knows he can’t lace their boots
brother I stay in abuj1 where are you I want to offer you à toast fir this brillant réponse on the behalf of the love of football novice and we that knows who the real Goat talk with because we can't compare the incomparable
Gfelixco1
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I thought he's retired. it's Been long I heard of Him
pubadikptz
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you did a better work at barcelona no doubt you are an international player in the world
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It's obvious you started watching football yesterday? Go and watch the CR7 of Sporting CP, Manchester United and Real Madrid. Then you will know who the master of dribbling is.
Even cr7 prime didn't and couldn't dribble like Ney. Favorise cr7 all you want, fact won't change.
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omochris
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He is better in playing football not in palmarès. He dribbles better than cr7, has better skills, better creativity and his game is more pure and enjoyable to watch. Cr7 has better career, but doesn't play better than ney in term of football. Halland is copying cr7, sit in box and scores. The players listed have qualities that a team can rely on to win even if they don't score for they can create genius play.
It's obvious you started watching football yesterday? Go and watch the CR7 of Sporting CP, Manchester United and Real Madrid. Then you will know who the master of dribbling is.
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He is better in playing football not in palmarès. He dribbles better than cr7, has better skills, better creativity and his game is more pure and enjoyable to watch. Cr7 has better career, but doesn't play better than ney in term of football. Halland is copying cr7, sit in box and scores. The players listed have qualities that a team can rely on to win even if they don't score for they can create genius play.
You must be a blind man to say he dribbles like CR7 doesn’t dribble at all, is football about dribbling or what nonsense are saying to back your stupid point
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Neymar is better than CR7 but he couldn’t win a single fifa best player of the year in a season not to mention winning balon d’or, he’s better than CR7 and he couldn’t win a single ucl player of the season/tournament, y’all just speak rubbish without thinking
He is better in playing football not in palmarès. He dribbles better than cr7, has better skills, better creativity and his game is more pure and enjoyable to watch. Cr7 has better career, but doesn't play better than ney in term of football. Halland is copying cr7, sit in box and scores. The players listed have qualities that a team can rely on to win even if they don't score for they can create genius play.
DrHalaMsdrid
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Football world didn’t even remember him … Hasn’t he retired ?
ksav_7cr
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Brazil needs you .
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wy
ZizoArmani10
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Neymar is better than CR7 but he couldn’t win a single fifa best player of the year in a season not to mention winning balon d’or, he’s better than CR7 and he couldn’t win a single ucl player of the season/tournament, y’all just speak rubbish without thinking
ZizoArmani10
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My dear Durcesio Mello, you must be high on something badder than colos for you to say Neymar is better than CR7, y’all should reason well before speaking out because you might offend people with your words, I know you’re Brazilian and Neymar is Brazilian, but he doesn’t come close to the GOAT CR7, I can say it boldly that Neymar is not better than vini jnr. Yes I can argue it with you, Neymar is not in the same class as vini jnr but Durcesio Mello you did say something that I agree with thou, he ruined his career but don’t you ever repeat the word Neymar is better than CR7, Neymar doesn’t come close the REAL GOAT 🐐 CR7, Neymar that couldn’t do it under Messi at Barcelona, he ran away to psg and still failed to live up to expectations, you Durcesio Mello have the guts to compared a useless player like Neymar to the GOAT 🐐 CR7. Next time Mr Durcesio Mello compare Neymar with players like hazard, greizmann not the two GOATS 🐐 CR7 and LM10 because even Neymar himself knows he can’t lace their boots
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come on ney 💪