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Neymar was absent from Santos' Copa Sudamericana knockout playoff first leg away match against Venezuela's Universidad Central on July 22. The Brazilian star did not travel with the team, instead using his free time to participate in the third stage of the Brazilian BSOP Poker Championship with friends. The coaching staff chose not to include him in the match and allowed him to rest. Neymar also took part in this poker competition last year and won approximately 9,300 euros in prize money. The news was reported by ESPN and shared via Hupu soccer.
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Hupu Football News — July 22
ESPN has provided an update on Neymar's absence from Santos' ongoing Copa Sudamericana knockout play-off first leg away match against Universidad Central de Venezuela.
The star did not travel with the team to Venezuela. Instead, he used his free time to engage in an activity he greatly enjoys: poker.
- The coaching staff chose not to include him in this match and allowed him to rest on his own.
- Neymar used this free time to participate in the third stage of the Brazilian BSOP Poker Championship with friends.
- He also took part in this competition last year and won approximately €9,300 in prize money.
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