Neymar

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

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

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

Millionaires and billionaires

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

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

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

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

Neymar this month signed for last season’s Asian Champions League finalists Al Hilal. Photo: Reuters

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

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

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

Paul Pogba, Jack Grealish, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé signed some of the most expensive team transfer deals in football history. Photos: @paulpogba, @jackgrealish, @cristiano, @k.mbappe/Instagram

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

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

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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

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

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

Shanghai Port midfielder Oscar (in white), with football legends Lionel Messi and Neymar. Photo: Weibo

Millionaires and billionaires

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

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

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

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

Football’s richest players Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo live it up in luxury mansions.
Photos: @neymarjr, @leomessi, @cristiano/Instagram

Neymar says World Cup in Qatar may be his last for Brazil

Neymar won the 2013 Confederations Cup title with Brazil, and also won the gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.

11 Oct 2021 - 10:00PM

Brazil’s Neymar Jnr says his dream is to win the World Cup before he retires. Photo: EPA