Neymar is Brazil’s all-time top scorer and has experienced a lot of misfortune in his career while representing the national team. Despite his exceptional talent, injuries have plagued him, causing him to miss key moments. He sat out the 2014 World Cup semi-finals and was absent from Brazil’s 2019 Copa America victory. Most recently, he was heartbroken when Brazil lost to arch-rival Argentina in the 2021 Copa America final.
Neymar faces another setback, suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injury in Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay that will keep him out for an extended period of time. The question is whether he can recover in time for the 2024 Copa America, but the road to comeback appears to be bumpy.
During these difficult times, Neymar received a message of support from his friend Lionel Messi. The Argentinian superstar shared an Instagram Story that included a photo of the Brazilian star with the caption “Stay strong!” Their friendship dates back to Neymar’s time with FC Barcelona, where they enjoyed huge success , won eight trophies together, including a Champions League title.
Neymar subsequently moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 and reunited with Messi in 2021, but their time together was marred by an injury to the Brazilian icon, resulting in them playing just 45 games as teammates. The two stars are leaving PSG at the end of the 2022-2023 season, sparking speculation about a possible future reunion.
While Brazil’s all-time goalscorer recently signed a lucrative contract with Al Hilal and faces an arduous road to recovery, the possibility of Messi and Neymar playing together again remains a tantalizing possibility , although there is uncertainty about the timeline and destination of such a reunion.