Neymar discusses retirement and press responsibility ahead of Copa do Brasil clash

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Neymar discusses retirement and press responsibility ahead of Copa do Brasil clash
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Neymar attended the 6th Auction of the Neymar Jr. Project Institute on August 3. He expressed the need to rest before Santos faces Remo on August 4 in the Copa do Brasil round of 16, with the first leg ending in a 0-0 tie. During the event, Neymar criticized the press for spreading misinformation that impacts players' mental health. He addressed his own future, stating he has a contract with Santos until December and will consider retirement decisions afterward.

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  • Neymar attended an event for his charity on August 3.
  • Santos plays Remo on August 4 in the Copa do Brasil round of 16.
  • First leg of the tie ended in a 0-0 draw.
  • Neymar urged the media to be more responsible with their reporting.
  • He has a contract with Santos until December 2026.
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Early on Monday evening (3), Neymar attended the 6th Auction of the Neymar Jr. Project Institute.The Santos star revealed that he would not stay for the entire ceremony because he needed to "go home a...

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