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Neymar is one of the best players of his generation. The Brazilian has made all football lovers dream for several seasons with his classy moves and his imaginative play.
However, the former Paris Saint-Germain player and now number 10 of the Saudi club Al-Hilal causes many regrets. Between injuries and sometimes a lack of professionalism, the top scorer in the history of the Seleção could have gone much higher.
In an interview given to Prime Video which will be broadcast this Sunday, his former teammate Dante spoke about his case. The Nice defender regrets the career of the Auriverde genius. » We don’t realize what a player he is. It’s incredible. We all bet that one day he would be the best player in the world. He himself thought that one day he was going to win the Ballon d’Or. »
One last chance in 2026?
Aged 32 and currently seriously injured in his knee, Neymar is closer to the end than the beginning of his career. Transferred to the Saudi championship this summer for the sum of 90 million euros, the Brazilian seems to have said goodbye to very high level football.
However, he still has one last opportunity to shine and why not win a Ballon d’Or. The former Parisian has not said his last word and could play in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. He would then be 34 years old. A victory for Brazil in the competition could place it among the serious contenders for the most prestigious individual awards. But we are still very far away…
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
