Brazil ahead Neymar has been sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19, his membership Santos stated in an announcement as quoted by Brazilian media.
The 33-year-old started displaying signs on Thursday (June 5, 2025) and was instantly faraway from workforce actions. Medical tests later confirmed the viral an infection, the Brazil Serie A facet stated on Saturday (May 7, 2025).
The membership didn’t disclose how lengthy Neymar might be out of motion and didn’t instantly reply to a Reuters request for remark. Neymar is already dominated out of Thursday’s (June 13, 2025) league match at Fortaleza by suspension.
The Fortaleza match might be Santos’ final outing earlier than the Brazilian league pauses for the June 14-July 13 Club World Cup within the United States.
The former Barcelona ahead’s future at Santos stays undecided, along with his contract set to run out on June 30. Limited by damage, he has made 12 appearances for Santos throughout all competitions this season, contributing three objectives and three assists.
Published – June 08, 2025 04:38 pm IST
