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Neymar

The latest stories and features on Brazilian football player Neymar, including professional football news and updates.

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5 Feb 1992

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Hat-trick hero Jonathan David celebrates scoring his first, and his side’s second, against Qatar. Photo: AP

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: super subs, 3 red cards, joy of 6 for Canada

Canada make history with thrashing of Qatar, triple substitution fires Swiss to victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Africa stay alive.

19 Jun 2026 - 8:24AM

Fifa World Cup 2026

Chinese fans in heated debate over Brazil’s World Cup showing against Morocco

14 Jun 2026 - 2:48PM

Fifa World Cup 2026

Tartan Army heads to Foxborough, England’s boots stolen: 5 things to know for day 3

13 Jun 2026 - 5:30PM

Fifa World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi tipped for Hong Kong return, Argentine gearing up for World Cup

Sports marketing entrepreneur Michael Rocha-Keys hopes former Barcelona star comes back to city in ‘more organised manner’ in the near future.

12 May 2026 - 8:00AM

Lionel Messi (centre) stayed on the bench when Inter Miami played a Tatler Asia-organised match in Hong Kong in February 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang

Kitchee SC

Lionel Messi’s former Barcelona colleague bringing winning mentality to Kitchee

Roger Riera eager to tackle first Asian challenge following spells in Spain, the Netherlands and with Nottingham Forest.

3 Aug 2025 - 12:45PM

Fifa

‘Italian genius’ Inzaghi to coach Al-Hilal – starting against Real Madrid

The Italian, whose Inter Milan lost heavily in Saturday's Champions League final, will take four-time Asian champions to Club World Cup.

5 Jun 2025 - 8:00PMvideocam

Lionel Messi

Neymar says former teammate Mbappe ‘jealous’ over Messi during trio’s PSG spell

Brazilian striker blames clash of egos for the failure of the three superstars to gel when they played together at the French club.

17 Jan 2025 - 2:06PM

From left, Paris Saint-Germain superstars Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar winning the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia in January 2023. Photo: AFP

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Dudu captained Neymar, but representing Hong Kong would be ‘biggest honour’

After nearly eight years in Hong Kong the defender says an international call would be the ‘biggest honour of my career’.

20 Feb 2024 - 9:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Neymar’s ex-girlfriend and baby mama, Brazilian model Bruna Biancardi

Just a month after having her first daughter Mavie, Bruna Biancardi announced her split from Neymar – so what happened exactly, and what else do we know about her?

10 Jan 2024 - 12:00PM

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

6 of the richest football stars in 2023 – net worths, ranked

From mega-deals with Saudi Arabian clubs to career-long endorsements by top brands, these 6 football stars are among the sport’s top earners in 2023

5 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM

Football’s top earners in 2023: Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Photos: @leomessi,
@neymarjr, @k.mbappe/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Skims does boxers: Kim Kardashian’s brand will launch a menswear collection

The US$4 billion empire is launching its first menswear collection on October 26 – so how do the body-hugging boxers and briefs look, and which male sports stars are promoting the pieces?

24 Oct 2023 - 7:00PM

NBA player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr, and NFL defensive Nick Bosa are a few of the male sports stars who are promoting Skims. Photo: @skims/Instagram

Fifa

Injured Neymar in tears as Brazil lose, Messi makes history with 2 goals

Lionel Messi also becomes all-time top scorer in South American World Cup qualifying with both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Peru.

18 Oct 2023 - 1:52PM

AFC Champions League

Asian Champions League draw reveals where Neymar, Ronaldo and Benzema will play

Star names who have moved to mega-spending Saudi Pro League sides learn their fate in the draw for the group stage.

25 Aug 2023 - 11:28AM

Fifa

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG for US$98.24m

Two-year deal could reportedly net Neymar US$174.5 million, with Brazilian looking to ‘be a global player and test myself with new challenges’.

16 Aug 2023 - 10:29AM

Al Hilal’s new signing Neymar says he is ready for a new challenge in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Reuters

Trending in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Neymar: video of man’s deliberate dive in front of car goes viral

A man who threw himself theatrically in front of a moving car on a Hong Kong street has been dubbed the city’s “Neymar” after the Brazilian football star more famous for his on-field play-acting than his football skills.

6 Jan 2023 - 9:12AM

Online observers of a video showing a man deliberately throwing himself in front of a moving car then rolling about theatrically on the street, have dubbed him “Hong Kong’s Neymar” after the “cheating” Brazilian football star. Photo: SCMP Composite

Fifa World Cup 2022

Neymar ties Pele’s record but loses again at World Cup

Brazil star casts doubt on future with national team after moving level as all-time leading scorer with Pele, who congratulates him from hospital bed.

10 Dec 2022 - 4:48PM

Fame and celebrity

10 most expensive transfers in football history, from Ronaldo to Neymar

From Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus transfer and Neymar’s PSG signing to Paul Pogba’s Man Utd deal and Romelu Lukaku’s big-money move – which football player was the most expensive in history?

1 Dec 2022 - 3:32PM

Fifa World Cup 2022

Brazil without Neymar, as Ronaldo and Portugal chase World Cup last 16 spot

Brazilian star missing from side’s clash against Switzerland after spraining ankle in opening win over Serbia.

28 Nov 2022 - 1:25PM

Brazil will be without Neymar (centre) for their second Group G game. Photo: Kyodo

Fifa World Cup 2022

Injured Neymar to miss Brazil’s second World Cup match

‘It’s important to remain calm,’ team doctor says, adding ‘the goal is to have Neymar recover’ in time to still play in the tournament.

25 Nov 2022 - 11:34PM

Fifa World Cup 2022

World Cup: Neymar injured, Richarlison shines as Brazil beat Serbia

Neymar sprains his right ankle but team doctor declines to speculate on his availability to play against Switzerland on Monday.

25 Nov 2022 - 11:09AM

Fashion

From Neymar to Paul Pogba, the best-dressed soccer players

Paul Pogba is at home with sportswear, streetwear and haute couture. Tottenham’s Son Heung-min has his own clothing line. For these players, fashion matters.

20 Nov 2022 - 4:18PM

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

10 richest football stars of 2022: net worths, ranked – from Neymar to Messi

With the Fifa World Cup 2022 coming up in November and December in Qatar, we’re wondering which highest-earning player makes the most from club salaries, off-court brand endorsements and businesses

26 Oct 2022 - 11:04AM

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NFTs

What is an NFT avatar and why are celebs rushing to get one?

Everyone from Neymar to Snoop Dogg, Madonna to Gwyneth Paltrow, Jay-Z to Jimmy Fallon is getting a digital persona for use for commerce, gaming, augmented reality and the metaverse

16 Sep 2022 - 10:13AM

Chinese Super League

China-bound Oscar cheers on Messi, Neymar as PSG win title

Brazilian midfielder Oscar makes a pit stop in Paris, before heading home to quarantine in Shanghai for start of 2022 Chinese Super League season.

23 May 2022 - 7:45PM

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

How Neymar spends his millions, from Bored Ape NFTs to GaGá Milano watches

Neymar remains one of the wealthiest athletes in the world, raking in millions from football and endorsement deals – but how does he spend his earnings?

22 May 2022 - 12:10AM

Luxury vehicles, NFTs, GaGá Milano watches ... what else does Neymar spend his millions on? Photo: @nikefootball/Twitter, @neymarjr/Instagram

Fifa

MLS boss tells Neymar: ‘we’re not a retirement home’ for players past their best

Commissioner Don Garber takes exception to comments by Brazilian star, who said he would love to play at least a season in the US.

24 Feb 2022 - 11:57AM

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber. Photo: AFP

Netflix

Netflix: is Neymar a man, monster or supreme moneymaking machine?

Three-part Netflix series on Brazilian star does give the viewer a look inside the life and times of a football player who always seems to polarise opinion, but just how much is debatable.

23 Jan 2022 - 11:35AMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Inside the luxury mansions of football’s richest players

With multimillion-dollar net worths, household names like Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo spend the off-season in – where else – lavish, multi-story mansions

15 Dec 2021 - 4:04PM

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