Neymar found happiness

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Neymar found happiness

After several difficult months, the Brazilian midfielder is smiling again. His return to the selection sounded like a deliverance, with a record that got people talking.

Out for more than four months, due to an ankle injury sustained on February 20, Neymar did not have many opportunities to have fun on the pitch before resuming this summer.

The Brazilian star was able to play again during PSG’s summer preparation. A double scored on August 3 against the South Koreans of Jeonbuk Motors (3-0) did not change the minds of the leaders of the capital.

Saudi Arabia was an ideal way out to get rid of 31-year-old Neymar. The latter joined Al-Itihad with comfortable income (100 million euros per year!) and PSG recovered 90M in transfer fees.

But the former FC Barcelona winger knows that the scent of the Saudi Pro League has nothing to do, for example, with that of the Champions League. Returning to the high level with the Seleçao and scoring on Friday evening against Bolivia (5-1) in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers brought incredible happiness to Neymar.

With a new double, the poker enthusiast now holds the record for goals in favor of Brazil (79). Neymar overtook King Pelé (77).

“ I am very happy. I never imagined it would come to this », he confided after the meeting during a small ceremony organized for the occasion.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.