The Times · May 8, 2026

In search of the real Neymar: heir to Pelé or fallen star? Paywalled

James Gheerbrant·The Times
May 2026 · 20 min read

Neymar at 34: he's back at Santos, chasing a World Cup call-up that may not arrive. This is the inside story of how the boy who was meant to succeed Pelé lost his way.

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