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Santos boss says Neymar 'getting stronger' despite Copa Sudamericana struggles

Santos manager Cuca has jumped to the defence of Neymar following a quiet performance in the Copa Sudamericana, insisting the superstar is finding his rhythm in a bid to make Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad. Despite the frustration of a draw in Argentina, the Peixe boss believes his talisman is sharpening his tools just in time for the international stage.

Neymar misses Santos training due to viral infection

Neymar’s hopes of securing a place in the Brazil squad for the upcoming World Cup have hit another hurdle following his absence from Santos training on Sunday. The forward was a notable absentee at the CT Rei Pele as the squad prepares for continental action, having been laid low with a viral infection.

'Am I spoiled?!' - Neymar bites back at 'chubby' fan as Santos booed off

Neymar was involved in a heated confrontation with a supporter at Vila Belmiro as Santos were booed off following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Deportivo Recoleta in the Copa Sudamericana. Despite scoring early, the Brazilian superstar reacted to the crowd’s frustration by engaging in a verbal spat with a fan as the team hit a new low.

Neymar pursues his World Cup dream despite a surprise operation

The Brazilian star clings to his last hope

Aguero agrees to make one-off return for former club

Sergio Aguero is set to come out of his retirement to play in a one-off game for boyhood club Independiente.

WATCH: Neymar returns to Santos with ‘I’ll be back’ message

Neymar was in attendance for Santos’ latest fixture, with the Paris Saint-Germain superstar sending an “I’ll be back” message to his former club.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al Nassr FC	30	26	1	3	81	21	60	79	W W W W W
2	Al Hilal	29	21	8	0	76	25	51	71	W W D W W
3	Al Ahli	29	20	6	3	55	22	33	66	L D W L W
4	Al Qadsiah	30	19	8	3	71	31	40	65	W D D L W
5	Al-Taawoun	30	14	7	9	52	40	12	49	L W L D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Al Nassr FC

W
W
W
W
W

Al Hilal

W
W
D
W
W

Al Ahli

L
D
W
L
W

Al Qadsiah

W
D
D
L
W

Al-Taawoun

L
W
L
D
D

Frequently asked questions

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A total of 745 clubs will be participating in the 2024-25 FA Cup, spanning from the Premier League down to Level 9 of the English football league system, with teams from the Level 10 acting as stand-ins in case a team from the aforementioned levels drops out from the competition. The inaugural FA Cup in 1871-82 had just 15 teams participating in it.

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Former Liverpool defender Ian Callaghan, with 88 appearances, is FA Cup's record-appearance maker in history.

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The all-time top scorer in the FA Cup is Ian Rush, with 41 goals in 62 games, primarily scored during his time as a centre forward for Liverpool.

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Paris Hamilton-Downes became the youngest player to ever feature in the FA Cup, debuting at 13 years, 11 months, and one day.for Carshalton Athletic in 2019.

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