After several months away from the field due to a cruciate ligament injury, Neymar’s return is fast approaching. Recruited last summer by the Saudi club Al-Hilal for a record fee of 90 million euros, the Brazilian star was not able to play much for his new club.
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Last October, during a match with Brazil, Neymar unfortunately ruptured his knee ligaments. This injury kept him away from the field for the rest of the season. Despite the absence of its flagship recruit, Al-Hilal still managed to win the Saudi Arabian championship, thus proving the strength of its squad.
🎬The celebrations by the MAGICIAN @neymarjr lens 👀#AlHilal pic.twitter.com/wl2lq7Zxc2
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) May 11, 2024
Currently undergoing rehabilitation in Brazil, Neymar is working hard to speed up his return. According to information from media AS, relayed by the Saudi newspaper Al Riyadiah, the 30-year-old playmaker has started to resume running, as well as speed and balance exercises.
His goal now is to rejoin the Al-Hilal group for the summer pre-season. He hopes to be able to return to competition in the coming months. His teammates and Saudi supporters are impatiently awaiting the return of their star recruited for more than 300 million euros per year.
🎬 #HilalChallenge .. Episode 10
“ @salem_d29 🆚 @Neymarjr ” 🤝🏻💙#AlHilal
pic.twitter.com/vh7WC4sJVE— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) May 15, 2024
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.
