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Neymar moves with the ball during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in Montevideo on Tuesday.
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Oct 19, 2023
Neymar to have surgery after tearing ACL and meniscus
The Brazilian star is expected to miss several months after rupturing the ACL in his left knee.
Al Hilal's new signing Neymar (left) holds the club's shirt as he poses with President Fahd bin Saad Al-Nafel during a signing event in Paris on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Aug 16, 2023
Neymar joins Saudi club Al Hilal from PSG in two-year deal
French newspaper L'Equipe said the deal could net the Brazil star almost $175 million.
Neither Neymar (left) nor summer signing Lee Kang-in appeared for Paris Saint-Germain in the team's friendly against Inter at Tokyo's National Stadium on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2023
Neymar sits out PSG's last Japan game in defeat to Inter
The Brazilian star, who is recovering from ankle surgery, drew loud cheers at the National Stadium but was not brought on by new manager Luis Enrique.
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe has reportedly refused to meet with officials from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal to discuss a transfer.
SOCCER
Jul 27, 2023
Kylian Mbappe refuses to meet with Al Hilal despite record offer
The French star has refused "any discussion with the representatives of the Al-Hilal club, present in Paris this Wednesday," L'Equipe sports daily reported.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 4, 2023
Neymar fined $3.3 million for building lake at mansion
Authorities cordoned off the site and ordered all activity to cease, but Brazilian media reported that the PSG star threw a party there and bathed in the lake.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 8, 2022
Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia into World Cup semifinals
'We are dreaming of winning the title, that's obvious, but we have to go step by step,' Neymar said after the team's victory over South Korea.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 29, 2022
'Neymar haters': Brazil's political divide spills over to World Cup
The Selecao superstar came under criticism after saying he would dedicate his first 2022 FIFA World Cup goal to Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 25, 2022
Brazil expects Neymar to continue playing at World Cup despite ankle injury
Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Brazil would wait 24 to 48 hours before assessing Neymar's injury.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 8, 2022
Neymar ready to carry the weight of a nation on his shoulders
The PSG star's form and attitude in the first three months of this season bode well ahead of Brazil's bid to win a record sixth World Cup crown.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 28, 2022
Banana thrown at Richarlison as Brazil thrashes Tunisia
Head coach Tite's Brazil will head into its World Cup opener against Serbia on Nov. 24 on a 15-match unbeaten run, dating back to the team's Copa America final loss to Argentina last year.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 19, 2022
Lionel Messi and other PSG stars draw thousands at Tokyo training
About 13,000 fans turned up at Tokyo's Prince Chichibu rugby ground to watch an open session, and were treated to an hour and a half of tricks and flicks from PSG's star attackers.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 18, 2022
PSG arrives in Japan for three-game tour
PSG, featuring attacking trio Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi, will take on the J. League's Kawasaki Frontale, Urawa Reds and Gamba Osaka during a 10-day stay in Japan.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2022
Christophe Galtier the man for PSG's latest change of approach
The 55-year-old, who has has developed a reputation as an outstanding coach over the last decade in France, becomes PSG's seventh different manager since the Qatari takeover of 2011.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jun 7, 2022
Spirited defense against Brazil offers Japan hope for success in Qatar
Monday's narrow loss showed the Samurai Blue's back line can endure against some of the world's best players, even if the team is still looking for a reliable attacking spark.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2022
Brazil narrowly beats Japan through late Neymar penalty
The Samurai Blue held out until the 77th minute, when the Paris Saint-Germain star stutter-stepped his way to the penalty spot before chipping the ball past Japan keeper Shuichi Gonda.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 22, 2022
Brazil star Neymar keen to play in MLS
Neymar, who is under contract at Paris Saint-Germain until June 2025, said he was more likely to play in the United States than return to his home country.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 31, 2019
Barca offer for Neymar falls short
Paris St. Germain is not close to reaching a deal with Barcelona that would take Neymar back to the Spanish champions as the Catalans have not met the French club's asking price for the Brazil forward, PSG's sporting director Leonardo said on Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 24, 2018
Neymar gets emotional at World Cup
APNeymar is hurting, probably physically and almost for sure emotionally.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 18, 2018
Brazil held to draw by Switzerland at World Cup
APBrazil joined the list of big teams struggling to win their opening matches at the World Cup in Russia.

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