Neymar Scores Two Brilliant Goals for Santos: Neymar boosted his hopes of a Brazil recall ahead of the 2026 World Cup with a two-goal performance for Santos in a 3-1 win over Juventude at the Morumbi. Under the watchful eyes of members of Carlo Ancelotti’s national team staff, the 33-year-old showed flashes of his best form in just his third competitive start since returning from long-term injury.
Brazil’s executive coordinator Rodrigo Caetano, technical manager Juan, and fitness coach Cristiano Nunes were in attendance as Neymar scored once from close range and once from the penalty spot. It marked his first brace since October 2023, when he ruptured knee ligaments in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.
Watch: Neymar Scores Two Brilliant Goals for Santos
Now back at his boyhood club after a brief, injury-marred stint at Al-Hilal, Neymar is pushing for a return to the national fold. “I’m available, regardless of anything,” he said post-match. “It depends entirely on him [Ancelotti].”
Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals, Neymar last played for the Seleção ten months ago. With the World Cup less than a year away, he now faces a race to prove his fitness and form to earn a place in Ancelotti’s plans.
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