Neymar returns after a year away.
The Asian Football Confederation Champions League Elite (ACLE) League stage match between Al Ain (UAE) and Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on June 22nd. In the 32nd minute of the second half, with Al Ahli leading 5-3, Brazilian soccer star Neymar (32), who plays for Al Ahli, stood on the sideline. It was his return to the field after a year-long absence due to a knee injury.
After playing for Spanish giants Barcelona and French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Neymar joined Al-Hilal in the Saudi League last season. However, after only five official matches, Neymar collapsed. On October 18 last year, he injured his left knee during Brazil’s South American qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Uruguay. He tore his anterior cruciate ligament and underwent surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation. 토토사이트 He only rejoined team training late last month and made his comeback today after a year and four days out. He played around 29 minutes before the end of the match, getting on the ball 13 times and attempting one shot. South Korean international Park Yong-woo, who also plays for Al Ain, was substituted off before Neymar came on and did not play.
Al Hilal beat Al Ain 5-4 to extend their ACLE winning streak to four games. They are level with Al Ahli on nine points but have a four-goal advantage in goal difference to lead the West Asian region. “Finally I’m back,” Neymar said, ”I’m really happy.”