Did PSG sell Neymar because of concerning physical tests? Al-Hilal superstar responds to claims made about his fitness after fresh ACL blow with Brazil

The Brazil international is back on the sidelines at present after suffering ACL damage during a 2026 World Cup qualifying outing for his country. He will require surgery and faces another long road to recovery – with several injuries having been picked up across his six-year stint at PSG.

Reports in his homeland have suggested that the Ligue 1 giants were prepared to do a deal with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal in the last transfer window as medical examinations hinted at more fitness problems being endured by the 31-year-old forward.

Neymar has responded to what he considers to be “fake news” when posting on social media: “The night goes by, the day goes by and things don’t change. There are accounts (like this one) that are not part of the player's daily life, they don't know what's really going on, but they post as if they were the guy in question. Every day a little more, human beings are getting lost because of the hype.”

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Neymar has already said of his latest injury setback: “It's a very sad moment, the worst. I know I'm strong but this time I'll need my (family and friends) even more. It's not easy going through injury and surgery, imagine going through all that again after 4 months of recovery. I have faith, even too much...But the strength I put in the hands of God so that he can renew mine. Thanks for the messages of support and love.” The South American has made just five appearances for Al-Hilal, scoring one goal.