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Santos v Sport Recife - Brasileirao 2025

Neymar reveals why he's 'sad & very upset' despite Santos win

Neymar has revealed why he was "sad and very upset" despite his goalscoring display in Santos' crucial 3-1 win over Sport Recife. The build-up to the game had been dominated by whether or not the 33-year-old would play amid an issue with his knee. The former Barcelona star bagged a goal and an assist but after the match, he took a swipe at the media.

Neymar defies medical advice to play in crucial Santos win

Neymar went against advice from doctors to play through on for Santos as they secured a crucial win in their bid to beat the drop from Brazil's top flight. Santos hosted Brasileirao footers Sport Recife and secured what could prove to be a vital three points as they look to stave off the threat of relegation. And Neymar was key in a 3-0 victory that may have ended the forward's season.

Santos ace Neymar defies doctors by training despite injury

Neymar has been spotted in Santos training despite reportedly being told by club doctors that he risks worsening his injury. The Brazil icon has a knee issue that will rule him out for the rest of the season if he has surgery. But with the Brazilian outfit in the midst of a relegation battle, the 33-year-old may try and play through the pain to secure his team top-flight safety.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Sao Bernardo		13	7	4	2	20	10	10	25	D W D W D
2	Vila Nova		13	7	4	2	18	12	6	25	L W W W W
3	Sport Recife		13	6	6	1	16	8	8	24	D D W W L
4	Fortaleza		12	6	3	3	15	11	4	21	W L W L D
5	Novorizontino	2 - 2	13	5	6	2	20	13	7	21	D W D W D

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