Neymar returns emotional santos after 12 years. Football news
In a much awaited return to its first club Santos, Brazilian star participated in the field against Botfogo.
Neymar ahead of Brazil made a long-awaited return to his childhood club Santos in a 1–1 draw with Botfogo at the Brazilian Policy Championship.
Arbano caused the Caldera Stadium celebration as Jubilant and Tearful fans burnt their mobile phones to a striker, who left the club 12 years ago, welcomed a hero before the kickoff on Wednesday.
Neymar, who was celebrating his 33rd birthday, started on the bench and came after the break as Santos led through the first half penalty of Tikinho Sores.
However, in the next 16 months, he struggled under pressure from his first game.
He tried to add some magic, which placed him in the world’s best in Barcelona for five years, but it was not enough.
Botfogo equaled through Alexandra de Jesus in the 67th minute. Wolison was sent to Neymar for a dishonesty four minutes later, but Santos were unable to avail their better numbers.
“When you love something, I cannot find words to express feelings. I like it very much and I could not find words to describe that feeling, when I realized that when I stepped on the pitch today, “Neymar said after the match.
“It was a very difficult game. I also commented that my father was there. I said, ‘This is a difficult game, they are marking a lot from behind, they are a team that defends a lot, very hitting.’ And they got a ball and scored. I think it’s time for me to be patient and do some practice, ”the player said.
Neymar, who joined Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia from Paris Saint German in 2022, was limited to seven demonstrations after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October.
His return to Santos is a deal that is further said that he will complete his magnificent career, as he tries to do what he loves the most: “play football again”.
Neymar won six trophies during his first term with Santos from 2009-2013, which included the 2011 Copa Libertadorce.
