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Neymar Leads Santos to Safety After Final-Day Win, Will Undergo Knee Surgery

Playing 90 minutes through a left-knee meniscus problem, the 33-year-old now faces surgery that will shape his next steps.

Overview

  • Santos beat Cruzeiro 3-0 on the final day to secure top-flight survival.
  • Neymar confirmed he will rest before undergoing surgery on his left knee meniscus.
  • He played the entire match despite the injury and had scored a hat-trick against Juventude earlier in the week.
  • Santos finished 12th in the league, four points clear of the relegation zone.
  • His deal runs to the end of January, and Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says any 2026 World Cup role would depend on fitness and form.