Neymar became the topic of conversation again this weekend, after a video was released in which the Brazilian star bursts into tears during an interview. The Brazilian National Team forward could not stand his sadness for all the time he has not been able to play a professional match.
The number 10 has been away from the playing fields for more than a year, an anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injury in his left knee has kept him on the sidelines of the competition. The sad situation occurred during a match between Brazil and Uruguay, one of the hardest episodes that the former Barcelona player has had to face.
The current Al-Hilal athlete, from Saudi Arabia, spoke with the media NR Sports where he made it very clear that what he misses most is being able to be on a court with a ball, so this time away has been very hard for him.
“What I love most in life is playing football. I suffer every day that I can’t do it. “This is what hurts me the most,” He pointed out through tears, an image that has greatly impacted the world of football.
The Brazilian star stressed that his family has been very important throughout this time and stated that if something has characterized him, it is that he always comes back stronger than ever, so this will not be the exception.
“This is what hurts me the most, but my focus is here. The most important people in my life, my friends, my family and football. “I get up every time I get injured, but I don’t come back halfway,” he added.
The number 10 recalled that before his injury he was experiencing a great moment in his career, but everything changed in the blink of an eye after the injury he suffered and which has kept him away from professional football for more than 12 months, so who is eager to step onto the grass of a stadium again.
“I never imagined that I would surpass Pelé’s number of goals in the National Team, I never imagined it in my life. “I was experiencing a wonderful moment, my arrival at Al-Hilal, the birth of my daughter… Everything was adding up to make up for a great year, but then this happened,” he said.
A few hours after the interview was revealed, Neymar surprised his fans with excellent news: he will have the opportunity to play again next Monday, October 21, in the match between his team and Al Ain in the League. of Champions in the United Arab Emirates
The announcement was made by the Brazilian star through a video published by the team through its social networks and which has had thousands of reactions from followers. “I know they are impatient, I am too, and on October 21 I am back,” said the forward. The 32-year-old star assured that he is “ready” to play.
The video showed some of the training moments that Ney has had since he received the medical and football discharge. As it is, he will return to the court more than a year after the last time he had the opportunity to step on a playing field professionally.
The number 10 joined Al-Hilal in August 2023 from Paris Saint-Germain, becoming the main football star in that country alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. According to international media, the former Barcelona star earns around $108 million per season.
