Questions have been asked of Neymar on the back of his Saudi Arabian stint, but the Brazilian has been showing that he still boasts outrageous skill.
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- Made just seven appearances for Al-Hilal
- Rebuilding form & fitness back at Santos
- South American playing with confidence again
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The 33-year-old, who has risen above Pele as his country’s all-time leading goalscorer, managed just seven appearances for Al-Hilal before seeing his lucrative contract terminated. An injury-ravaged spell in the Middle East led to Neymar facing accusations of becoming a fading force.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
He has, however, embraced an opportunity to return to his roots at boyhood club Santos. An initial six-month deal has been agreed there, allowing Neymar to rebuild form and fitness. A first goal back in familiar surroundings was recorded from the penalty spot in a meeting with Agua Santa.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Neymar has now helped Santos to back-to-back wins following their 3-0 victory over Noroeste. It was during that contest that the South American superstar broke out his bag of tricks and kept fans entertained with some stunning footwork and ball control.
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