Having pushed himself on the bike, in the gym and in the pool, Neymar put his injury rehabilitation to one side on Friday night as he partied at a carnival.
The Paris Saint-Germain star has spent his time out injured back in his home country and felt he deserved some time to enjoy himself as he partied with former Voice Brazil contestant Rafaela Porto at the famous Bahian Carnival.
It is considered by many to be the biggest carnival in the world and with his close friends, including surfer Gabriel Medina, alongside him, Neymar was all smiles.
Wearing a black cap and a white vest top, which reads 'Viva O Inexplicavel' (Live The Inexplicable), Neymar looked care-free as he looked down on the thousands who gathered for the carnival below.
Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Neymar and former partner Bruna Marquezine were both in Salvador at the event although the PSG attacker was pictured instead speaking to Porto for large parts of the evening.
Neymar and Porto previously spent time together when she attended his 27th birthday celebrations in Paris earlier this month.
Porto is 19 and rose to prominence in Brazil when she entered onto The Voice Brazil.
While his party antics in the state of Bahia came as a rare treat amid his gruelling rehabilitation programme, it does not look set to be the last of his celebrations with the Rio Carnival on the horizon.
That carnival in the capital is considered to be one of the most cultural events in Brazil and Neymar is planning on attending, according to reports in the country.
That would clash with PSG's Champions League second-leg with Manchester United on March 6 with boss Thomas Tuchel keen to see his prized asset back in the French capital to complete his return to fitness.
The Brazilian has been forced to watch from the sidelines since breaking a metatarsal bone in his right foot in January in a French Cup game against Strasbourg.
yehbimnrz
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Then he says he wants to win ballon dor..how an your mates be playing whiles you are partying and then expects to win the award for best player...?? You better get back to the hospital to continue with your rehabilitation
one party he attended and you are complaining. he should be in the gym non stop? I think not
yehbimnrz
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hurry back neymar jr. the fans are missing you your playing flare and skills are a pleasure to watch
Eric Magnetic
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do that dude youv earned it
sayantanpatra
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Get well soon hero ..... and come back..... I am missing your splendid skills..... your agility on field..... come back as soon as possible....
Eddycure
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Neymar cried for two days. Then parties continuously. Cristiano would have been in the gym working out.. That's the difference between the best and a prospect. At this rate, Neymar isn't getting to Ronaldo anytime soon
that's a problem at all Sir. I believe that Ronaldo is happy so does Neymar. Neymar doesn't have to follow Ronaldo's life style. everyone is different in life and everyone sees life differently. let's just wish good luck to everyone
Eddycure
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Neymar is wasting... His time is running out! He needs focus on football and make impact now or NEVER!!!
he's injured so he can not play football at the moment. do you want him to sit in a corner thinking about football? he can't have fun and socialize with his friends? come on, he needs these enjoyments,
duzadmtuyz
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The biggest transfer showed its value. Neymar is a fabulous player but I feel he is yet to learn how life is managed. Girls, parties, materialism and fame slowly ruining his career. He should learn life management from CR7. #HopeNeyovercomes
Shut up and go get a life cr7 is the worst example in those areas someone that was accused of raping a girl you just insane saying this
blankie
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Enjoy Neymar..👍
Catalonianking91
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Ronaldinho must be neymar’s huge idol first he leaves barca to psg and then start partying
toudeilt
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The biggest transfer showed its value. Neymar is a fabulous player but I feel he is yet to learn how life is managed. Girls, parties, materialism and fame slowly ruining his career. He should learn life management from CR7. #HopeNeyovercomes
Cabamruz
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Then he says he wants to win ballon dor..how an your mates be playing whiles you are partying and then expects to win the award for best player...?? You better get back to the hospital to continue with your rehabilitation
ofcuz he will win it (a party d'or)🤣
Cabamruz
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Neymar is wasting... His time is running out! He needs focus on football and make impact now or NEVER!!!
ofcuz he will win it ( a party d'or)
♥Neymar fan♥
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get well soon my football king
Mc_donald123
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Which h e didn't get in Barcelona..
That’s true, you know when playing for Barcelona one needs to be more dedicated and focused. Party time will surely come but will only come when you have given your all for the clubs success
saodeikru
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This is the kind of life and freedom he’s always wanted 😓
Which h e didn't get in Barcelona..
saodeikru
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U will do all this, then complain your recovery, the main reason why Brazilians never perform at the highest level at the age of 30 is bcos of partying is time they realized that.
I wish Pele played in Europe, we would have seen his Limitations too!!!
apkwill
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U will do all this, then complain your recovery, the main reason why Brazilians never perform at the highest level at the age of 30 is bcos of partying is time they realized that.
Zebamsy
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Neymar is wasting... His time is running out! He needs focus on football and make impact now or NEVER!!!
Puhbclors
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Brazilians dont take Football too professional Or they wont bê as good as they are. Thats why no one plays the game beautiful as they are because Brazilians are the Joy of Football. Ronaldinho, Ronaldo nazario, Garrincha, Adriano, Sócrates and rivaldo were all party heads but non of the most professional ones of today hv played the game close to them. Even when ur CR7 played like a Brazilian he was better than the 18 yard box merchant he is today despite spending all his time in the gym. Neymar is the Last true Brazilian cós he understands the Joy of the game like the Old papas.
Presco
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Neymar cried for two days. Then parties continuously. Cristiano would have been in the gym working out.. That's the difference between the best and a prospect. At this rate, Neymar isn't getting to Ronaldo anytime soon
Lilbaby✈️
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Then he says he wants to win ballon dor..how an your mates be playing whiles you are partying and then expects to win the award for best player...?? You better get back to the hospital to continue with your rehabilitation
Sajjad_69
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samba dance yo yo yo
Sajjad_69
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27 & 19 years Relationship goal 🧐🙄 #9yearchallengingtime
Puubcdorz
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Always partying
Mc_donald123
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This is the kind of life and freedom he’s always wanted 😓