World Cup 2022: Neymar Jr Edges Closer to Pele’s Record With Penalty

• Neymar Jnr netted in Brazil's 4-1 victory after returning from an ankle injury which kept him out of two games
• Neymar is just one goal short of equalling Pele's record for the most goals scored for Brazil
• The Brazilian team paid tribute to the legendary Pele, who is currently undergoing treatment for bowel cancer

Neymar isn't wasting any time after returning from injury.

The Brazilian attacker missed Brazil's last two games but returned for the Round of 16 fixture against South Korea.

Neymar didn't take that long to get on the scoresheet either, as he converted a penalty in the 13th minute of the game. Neymar calmly and casually converted the spot kick to put Brazil 2-0 up.

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar was substituted in the second half and couldn't add to his goal tally, but Brazil did run out 4-1 winners.

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Edging close to Pele

The penalty tool Neymar up to 76 goals for Brazil. Pele is the country's all-time leading goalscorer, with 77 goals.

Neymar needs just one more to equal the feat and two to surpass it.

World Cup 2022: Neymar leads Brazil stars in paying heartwarming tribute to Pele

Neymar led his Brazil teammates on Monday night, December 5, in paying a heartwarming tribute to football legend Pele.

Pele is currently hospitalized back home in Brazil, with reports claiming the football icon was moved into palliative care as he is no longer responding to chemotherapy.

The 82-year-old has been undergoing treatment for bowel cancer since 2021 but will no longer undergo any further invasive tests as he is in end-of-life care, Sports Brief earlier reported.

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World Cup 2022: Classy Neymar dedicates his first tournament goal to injured Man United star

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar Jr has dedicated his World Cup goal against South Korea to injured Man United ace Alex Telles.

Neymar was part of Brazil's starting XI as the South Americans demolished South Korea on Monday night, December 5, in their round of 16.

The match ended 4-1 in favour of Tite's men, with Neymar, who has been out injured, getting his name on the scoresheet, Sports Brief reported.