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'My name written in football history' - Neymar promises he 'won't stop here' after Al-Hilal and Brazil hero wins prize at Globe Soccer Awards

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  • Neymar picks up Globe Soccer Awards gong
  • Forward "written in football history"
  • Brazilian says he "won't stop here"
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The 32-year-old was named as one of three winners of the Player Career Award 2024, alongside former England defender Rio Ferdinand and Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. After receiving that gong, the Brazilian took to social media to say his name is "written in football history" and he has more to give in the game.

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  • WHAT NEYMAR SAID

    The Instagram post translates to: "I would like to thank my family, my friends, my teammates, my coaches, and my fans. Very happy for the recognition, to have my name written in soccer history is truly incredible!!! A great honour to receive this award from @globesoccer. 🙏❤️ We're not stopping here, the work continues !!!!"

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Neymar's career appears to be on the decline after moving from Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal in 2023, recovering from a serious knee injury and his contract expires at the Saudi team next year. But he is Brazil's all-time top scorer and could still have a successful final few years in football.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Neymar could feature for Al-Hilal in the King Cup of Champions quarter-finals on January 7 at home to Al-Ittihad.