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Neymar Returns to Santos, But Won't Play Sudamericana Opener
22 Jul
Summary
- Neymar is training with Santos FC after World Cup exit speculation.
- He last played for Santos on May 17, 2026, in a Brasileirão match.
- Neymar is not available for tonight's Sudamericana playoff match.
Neymar Jr. has rejoined Santos FC and has been training at the club's facilities, dispelling rumors of retirement following Brazil's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The star forward was seen training with teammates, appearing to be in good spirits.
However, Neymar will not be available for Santos' upcoming CONMEBOL Sudamericana knockout-round playoff match against Venezuela's Universidad Central. He is not injured but is undertaking a specific training regimen to regain match fitness and did not travel with the squad for the first leg.
Neymar's last appearance for Santos was on May 17, 2026, in a Brasileirão fixture where the team lost 3-0. The first leg of the playoff against Universidad Central is scheduled for tonight at the Estadio Polideportivo Misael Delgado, with the second leg to follow next week.
