Updated 8 June 2025 at 11:35 IST
Football Superstar Neymar Jr. Tests Positive For Covid-19, To Be Retested On Monday After Being Out Of Training Since 5th June 2025
Football star Neymar Jr. has tested positive for Covid-19. The player currently plays for Brazilian side Santos FC.
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Neymar Jr in action for Santos FC | Image:
AP
Global football superstar Neymar Jr. has been tested positive for Covid-19. The Brazilian football superstar currently plays for his boyhood club Santos FC after leaving Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. The news of Neymar Jr. testing positive for Covid-19 was broken by Fabrizio Romano who took to his social media pages to share the news. Neymar recently recovered from an injury and was back to his best as he continues to showcase his greatness with Santos. Neymar as of right now is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Neymar Out Of Action, Tests Positive For Covid-19
Brazilian football superstar has been tested positive for Covid-19. The Brazilian superstar currently plays for Santos FC in the Brazilian league. The news of Neymar Jr. having tested positive for Covid-19 was broken by football journalist Fabrizio Romano who took his social media handles to share the report.
Fabrizio Romano in his Instagram post wrote, “Neymar Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, Santos statement says. He’s been out of Santos training since Thursday after showing symptoms, new test scheduled for Monday."
Santos FC have also confirmed the same in an official statement that was released by the club.
Neymar's Second Run In Santos FC
Neymar Jr. in his second run at Santos FC after leaving Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal has shown moments of brilliance. Neymar in his time at Santos FC since joining the club once again has scored 3 goals and provided 3 assists in 12 matches. The Brazilian superstar looks to be returning to his best as the FIFA World Cup draws near.
Neymar throughout his career has played 717 matches. In these 717 matches, the Brazilian maestro has scored 439 goals and along with that has provided 279 assists. Overall, Neymar has 718 goal contributions in 717 matches.
Published 8 June 2025 at 11:35 IST