Neymar Misses Santos Return for Poker Tournament

Neymar's return to Santos has been delayed as he did not travel with the team for their resumption trip. The club initially explained his absence as necessary for continued physical conditioning work. However, Brazilian media outlet Globo later reported that Neymar was spotted in São Paulo participating in a poker tournament. This revelation has sparked debate in Brazil regarding his fitness and commitment since rejoining Santos. The article, published on July 22, 2026, highlights ongoing scrutiny of the star player's priorities amid his recovery and return to competitive football.

First published Aug 4, 02:54 PM UTCUpdated Jul 22, 07:24 AM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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