Lionel Messi will have Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk as rivals for the 2019 Ballon d’Or award. But not Neymar. Read More »
Neymar poised for 100th Brazil appearance
Neymar reiterated his commitment to Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil’s national team on Wednesday as he prepared to make his 100th international appearance. Read More »
Brazilian model testifies in cybercrime case against Neymar
Rio De Janeiro, Sept 12 (AP/UNB) — The cybercrimes unit of Rio de Janeiro’s police heard the testimony of Brazilian model Najila Trindade on Wednesday, part of an investigation linked to her rape allegation against soccer star Neymar. Read More »
Neymar to miss start of French league amid transfer talk
Paris, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Neymar will miss the start of the French league season as Paris Saint-Germain confirmed Saturday that the Brazil star could leave the club this summer. Read More »
Neymar undergoes questioning by police, denies rape claim
Sao Paulo, June 14 (AP/UNB) — Brazilian soccer star Neymar spent about five hours at a police station Thursday to undergo questioning about rape allegations against him, one of the final steps in the investigation. Prosecutor Flavia Merlini told journalists that the player “denies the accusations and responded (to questions) in a satisfactory way.” The woman who has accused him ... Read More »
Neymar leaves Brazil training with knee pain
May 29 (AP/UNB) – Neymar had to cut short his first full training session with Brazil ahead of the Copa America after the striker appeared to feel pain in his left knee. The 27-year-old Neymar left the field in the Granja Comary training ground outside Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday alongside doctor Rodrigo Lasmar. Brazil’s football confederation said Neymar had ... Read More »
Neymar to be fit at Copa America, says Tite
Rio De Janeiro (Xinhua/UNB) — Brazil captain Neymar has enough time to be in peak condition for the Copa America after a foot injury, national team coach Tite said on Monday. Neymar returned to the pitch for Paris Saint-Germain in their 3-1 Ligue 1 victory over Monaco on Sunday, his first appearance since suffering a metatarsal fracture in January. “Neymar ... Read More »