Neymar’s Father Receives Auctioned R$3.5 Million Crown and Gifted Twin in Publicized Handover

Overview

• Jeweler Pedro Yossef delivered both the auctioned crown and a promised identical gift to Neymar Pai, fulfilling an on‑stage pledge.
• The solid‑silver pieces are plated in 18‑carat yellow gold with sapphires and onyx, with ten points referencing the institute’s decade and Neymar’s No. 10.
• Engravings include the player’s name, club shields, notable dates and phrases, presented as a tribute to his career.
• The R$3.5 million crown was the top lot at the 5th Instituto Neymar Jr. charity auction on June 10 at Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo.
• Event proceeds were designated entirely for the institute’s projects, with other high bids such as a R$2.6 million lot that included Neymar’s blazer and a gold pendant.