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Neymar Recovery Update: Brazil Star Ahead of World Cup Bid

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Neymar Recovery Update: Brazil Star Ahead of World Cup Bid

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Neymar continues his rehabilitation following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, performed on December 22, 2025, to address a meniscus tear.

The 34-year-old Brazil forward (born february 5) has been working at the santos training facility, recently sharing updates on his progress via social media. He has been focusing on exercises designed to strengthen his knee and regain full mobility.

Neymar underwent the procedure after initially postponing it to help Santos avoid relegation at the end of the 2025 season,playing a key role in their survival.

His father and agent, Neymar da Silva Santos Sr., revealed last month that Neymar briefly contemplated retirement due to the severity of the injury, but is now fully committed to regaining fitness and earning a spot in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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