A Duet and a Sharp Celebration in Neymar's Return

Neymar scored a brace for his club Santos and delivered a mocking celebration to the fans upon his return to the pitch, following Brazil’s disappointing performance at the 2026 World Cup. Neymar’s two goals helped rescue Santos, which is still battling to avoid relegation, from a heavy home defeat against bottom-placed Chapecoense, as the match ended in a 2-2 draw on Saturday in the 20th round. With this draw, Santos now sits just one point above the relegation zone. The 34-year-old star, making his first appearance for Santos after a two-and-a-half-month absence, has faced continuous criticism over his lifestyle. This week, he also drew sharp backlash after participating in a poker tournament while his teammates were playing a Copa Sudamericana match in Venezuela. In response, Neymar celebrated his first goal by mimicking the dealing of playing cards, then used the corner flag to imitate a golf swing.