Why Neymar's move to Santos could reinvigorate his career -- and Brazil's World Cup hopes
After years of Neymar's career going wayward, a move to Santos could put him back on track, and keep Brazil's 2026 World Cup hopes alive.
Neymar on Santos return: 'A rescue for me'
Neymar has suggested that the move to Santos was a "rescue" for him and said that he hopes to regain his confidence at the Brazilian side.
Neymar unveiled at Santos in lavish ceremony
Neymar completed his return to his former club Santos on Friday and delighted fans with an extravagant unveiling ceremony at the team's Vila Belmiro stadium.
Neymar on Santos return: Like going back in time
Neymar has confimed he will return to his boyhood club, Santos, as he looks to recover from an ACL injury that has heavily disrupted his career in recent seasons.
Sources: Ney eyes Euro return after Santos stint
Neymar is set to sign a six-month contract on his return to boyhood club Santos as the Brazil international wants to return to Europe's top five leagues after the stint, sources have told ESPN.
Neymar return to Santos confirmed by club chief
Neymar will return to his boyhood club Santos, the team's president announced on Tuesday, a day after he ended his disappointing stay with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
January window shows South America's Club World Cup ambitions
In years past, the January transfer window would see South America's best talents leave for Europe. Not this year, though, as the Club World Cup looms.
Sources: Neymar close to sealing return to Santos
Brazil superstar Neymar is closing in on a return to former club Santos, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
Is Vitor Reis, 19, the man to fix Man City's defensive woes?
Who is Manchester City's new Brazilian teenage signing and can the 19-year-old centre-back play a role in fixing their defensive vulnerabilities?
Man City sign Brazil teen Vitor Reis from Palmeiras
Manchester City have annnounced the signing of Brazil youth international Vitor Reis from Palmeiras.
Santos? MLS? What we know so far about Neymar's transfer from Al Hilal
Once one of the world's best players, Neymar is still only 32 and looks set to leave Al Hilal soon. But what does the future hold for him?
Sources: Arsenal's Jorginho in Palmeiras talks
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho's representative has held exploratory talks with Palmeiras as uncertainty grows over his future at Emirates Stadium, sources have told ESPN.
Sources: Man City chase Brazil teen Vitor Reis
Manchester City are exploring a January deal for Brazilian youth international Vitor Reis, who is valued at around €40m, sources have told ESPN.
Who are the next South American stars that could make European moves in 2025?
Who are the next generation of South American stars to keep an eye out on possibly moving to Europe in 2025?
Corinthians' Garro charged with manslaughter
Argentine midfielder Rodrigo Garro was charged on Sunday with involuntary manslaughter following a crash that killed a motorcyclist in his hometown of General Pico in Argentina's La Pampa province.
How clubs got their colors: a history of soccer's most iconic jerseys
How did soccer's most storied clubs become synonymous with something as simple as a color? ESPN relives the kit histories of football's biggest teams.
Orlando's Torres sets record in Palmeiras move
Orlando City SC sent forward Facundo Torres to Brazil's Palmeiras for a reported club-record $14 million transfer fee on Friday.
Brazil great Ronaldo eyes federation presidency
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo Nazário will run for the presidency of the country's football confederation (CBF), the 48-year-old said on Monday.
Estêvão rejects 'little' Lionel Messi comparisons
Palmeiras' Brazilian teenage winger Estêvão Willian has said he doesn't like the nickname 'Messinho' given to him, stating "me being Estêvão is very good."
Botafogo wins 1st Brazilian league title since 1995
Botafogo celebrated a title on Sunday for the second time in eight days as the club owned by American businessman John Textor secured the Brazilian league title after winning the Copa Libertadores.
Santos eye Neymar return after earning promotion
Santos secured its return to the top tier of Brazilian soccer next year when it hopes that star striker Neymar will be back at the club which achieved a global following with Pelé.
Does former Atletico Madrid, Chelsea star Filipe Luis offer hope for Brazilian coaches?
Brazilian coaches are few and far between, especially ones with top-flight experience. Can former Atleti and Chelsea star Filipe Luis usher in a new era?
Flamengo back Henrique amid match-fixing probe
Brazilian soccer club Flamengo issued a statement in support of its winger Bruno Henrique on Tuesday amid a match-fixing investigation that brought several federal police agents to the club's training ground in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil Serie A Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Botafogo | 38 | 23 | 10 | 5 | +30 | 79 |
Palmeiras | 38 | 22 | 7 | 9 | +27 | 73 |
Flamengo | 38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | +19 | 70 |
Fortaleza | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | +14 | 68 |
Internacional | 38 | 18 | 11 | 9 | +17 | 65 |
São Paulo | 38 | 17 | 8 | 13 | +10 | 59 |
Corinthians | 38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | +9 | 56 |
Bahia | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 53 |
Cruzeiro | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | +2 | 52 |
Vasco da Gama | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | -13 | 50 |
Vitória | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | -7 | 47 |
Atlético-MG | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | -7 | 47 |
Fluminense | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 46 |
Grêmio | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | -6 | 45 |
Juventude | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -11 | 45 |
Red Bull Bragantino | 38 | 10 | 14 | 14 | -4 | 44 |
Athletico-PR | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -6 | 42 |
Criciúma | 38 | 9 | 11 | 18 | -19 | 38 |
Atlético-GO | 38 | 7 | 9 | 22 | -29 | 30 |
Cuiabá | 38 | 6 | 12 | 20 | -20 | 30 |