Neymar

The Brazilian football star's recent move to Al-Hilal grabbed international headlines. Al Majalla sheds light on Neymar's distinguished career and how the move will impact the Saudi football scene.

Neymar: The Brazilian football star changing the face of Saudi football

The Brazilian football star's recent move to Al-Hilal grabbed international headlines. Al Majalla sheds light on his distinguished career and how the move will impact the Saudi football scene.

Ali Mahmoud Khodir 26 August 2023

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Round of 16 - Brazil v South Korea - Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar - December 5, 2022 Brazil's Richarlison celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Sublime Brazil Crush Korea 4-1 With Attacking Masterclass

World Cup favorites Brazil produced a performance to delight fans and terrify potential opponents on Monday as they ripped through South Korea with four first-half goals to secure a hugely impressive…

05 December 2022

Brazil's Neymar walks on the pitch during the World Cup group G soccer match between Brazil and Serbia, at the the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Neymar To Miss Brazil’s Last Group Game At World Cup

Neymar will miss Brazil’s last group game at the World Cup because of his right ankle injury, the team doctor said Tuesday. Rodrigo Lasmar said the Brazil forward will not recover in time to face…

AP 29 November 2022

Brazil's Casemiro celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup group G soccer match between Brazil and Switzerland, at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Without Neymar, Brazil Edges Switzerland 1-0 At World Cup

Brazil overcame the absence of Neymar to beat Switzerland 1-0 and advance to the round of 16 of the World Cup on Monday. Casemiro scored in the 83rd minute with a shot from inside the area to put…

AP 28 November 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group G - Brazil v Serbia - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - November 24, 2022 Brazil's Neymar reacts after a challenge from Serbia'a Sasa Lukic REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Neymar and Danilo To Miss Rest of Group Stage With Ankle Injuries

Brazil duo Neymar and Danilo will miss their country's remaining two World Cup group games and face a fight to be fit for the knockout stage after sustaining injuries in Thursday's 2-0 win over…

25 November 2022

Soccer Football - Copa America Brazil 2019 - Final - Brazil v Peru - Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - July 7, 2019 Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and Brazil players celebrate winning the Copa America with the trophy REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

Brazil's Top Footballers Lean Toward Bolsonaro in Polarized Race

A few days before Brazil's first round of voting in this month's general election, a 13-second TikTok video electrified supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro: soccer star Neymar coming out in favor…

23 October 2022

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil v Ghana - Stade Oceane, Le Havre, France - September 23, 2022 Brazil's Richarlison celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Brazil Extend Lead in World Rankings, Spain Drop Below Italy

In the last change to the FIFA World Rankings before the World Cup starts next month, Brazil increased their lead at the top and Spain dropped below Italy. Brazil, the only team to have competed…

06 October 2022

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