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Neymar uncertain for Palmeiras clash over synthetic turf concerns

Santos star Neymar has raised fresh doubts over his participation in the upcoming Copa do Brasil quarter-final tie against Palmeiras due to concerns over the synthetic pitch at Nubank Parque. The 34-year-old forward has long been a vocal critic of artificial surfaces, raising questions about his readiness to play in the crucial fixture on August 26.

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Brazil icon Neymar's classlessly hurtling towards retirement

It's been sad to watch a generational talent decline so rapidly, and the veteran forward risks doing irreparable damage to his legacy as his attitude threatens to derail his club

“Like a clown!” Neymar causes another scandal

Neymar has repeatedly lost control and caused another scandal.

📽️ | Dancing Neymar sparks CHAOTIC scenes in Santos win

Neymar found himself at the centre of a heated confrontation following Santos' narrow victory over Remo in the Copa do Brasil. The Brazilian superstar was filmed dancing and mocking in a fiery exchange with opposing officials and staff in the tunnel after securing a spot in the quarter-finals.

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Video: wild celebration, Neymar sparks the fury of his opponents in the Copa do Brasil

Santos into the quarter-finals

Neymar set to feature for Santos in crucial Copa do Brasil clash

Santos have received a significant boost ahead of their decisive Copa do Brasil clash against Remo, with superstar forward Neymar confirmed to be available for selection. The Brazil international faces a hectic schedule, balancing his professional commitments with his charitable efforts in Sao Paulo before flying north for the match.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Nashville SC	19	13	4	2	39	15	24	43	W D L W W
2	Inter Miami CF	19	11	5	3	46	36	10	38	L D W W W
3	Chicago Fire FC	18	10	2	6	34	24	10	32	W W L L W
4	New England Revolution	19	9	3	7	29	25	4	30	L L D W D
5	Charlotte FC	19	8	4	7	32	28	4	28	W L W D W

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+/-

PTS

Form

Nashville SC

W
D
L
W
W

Inter Miami CF

L
D
W
W
W

Chicago Fire FC

W
W
L
L
W

New England Revolution

L
L
D
W
D

Charlotte FC

W
L
W
D
W

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	18	11	4	3	40	17	23	37	W D D L W
2	Houston Dynamo FC	19	11	2	6	28	24	4	35	W W W W D
3	Los Angeles FC	20	10	4	6	35	20	15	34	L D W W W
4	San Jose Earthquakes	19	10	3	6	38	27	11	33	L L D L W
5	FC Dallas	19	8	6	5	34	26	8	30	W D L D W

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Form