VIDEO: Neymar at his best! Brazilian superstar pulls off outrageous skill to leave defender on the floor as he leads Santos to crucial victory over Cruzeiro
Needs to provide inspiration at Santos
Playing his way towards the 2026 World Cup
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WHAT HAPPENED?
That was the case during the Brazil international's latest appearance against Cruzeiro. Santos needed inspiration from somewhere in that contest having tumbled into relegation danger this season.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
They trailed at half-time in their latest Serie A fixture, but battled back to claim three priceless points in dramatic fashion - with Gustavo Caballero grabbing an 89th-minute winner.
DID YOU KNOW?
Neymar was not among the goals, but he helped to tie the Cruzeiro defence up in knots. They struggled to contain him at times, with the 33-year-old showing how destructive he can be when playing with confidence and free of any physical ailments.
One incident saw Neymar burst into the box from the left wing, before turning quickly and leaving his marker on the turf. As his rival got back up, the ex-Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain playmaker spun again and left Fabricio Bruno chasing shadows.
WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?
Neymar has extended his contract back at Santos through to the end of the calendar year. Another big decision on his future will be made at that point, with Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer intending to grace the World Cup finals next summer.
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