Neymar Jr Spotted Dancing at Party Despite Suffering Season Ending ACL Injury: Report

Neymar Jr Spotted Dancing at Party Despite Suffering Season Ending ACL Injury: Report

Ero Samson
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Neymar Jr. recently suffered a major injury blow
  • The Brazil forward is expected to be out for an extended period of time
  • However, the Al-Hilal forward was spotted partying and dancing, according to a report

Neymar Jr.'s career has always been a tale of unfulfilled potential in the world of football. The former Santos prodigy, who once had the potential to become one of the brightest stars in modern football, never quite reached the lofty expectations set for him.

Despite his dazzling start before joining Barcelona, Neymar's lifestyle choices and a string of unfortunate injuries prevented him from realising his full potential in the game.

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Neymar Jr reacts after being injured during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match against Uruguay. Image: Guillermo Legaria.
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Even after seeking a fresh start at Al-Hilal following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar's hopes were again dashed as he suffered a season-ending injury during a FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay.

The 31-year-old tore his ACL and sustained damage to the meniscus of his left knee, requiring surgery and an expected recovery period of at least 10 months, as reported by Marca.

Despite the outpouring of support he received ahead of his knee surgery, reports have emerged of Neymar organising a party shortly before the procedure.

Neymar partying and dancing

The report from Diario AS states the party featured an array of Japanese food, including sushi, and guests engaged in poker while enjoying cocktails crafted by hired bartenders.

Neymar's behaviour at the event, however, did not reflect the seriousness of his injury, as witnesses claimed that he continued to dance energetically despite his torn ACL.

One guest quipped,

"He might've broken his leg on the field, but he dances like crazy on the dance floor."

This episode raises concerns, as it appears that not even injuries can deter Neymar from his old partying habits. Additionally, his partner, Bruna Biancardi, who recently gave birth to their daughter Mavie, is reportedly less than pleased with his post-injury partying antics.

This report may also be a cause for worry for Neymar's new club, Al-Hilal, who invested a significant £90 million to secure his services from PSG.

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Neymar pens emotional statement

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Neymar's deep physical and emotional pain, which he expressed after the severity of his injury and the timeline for his recovery were stated.

The Al-Hilal star was stretchered off during Brazil's 2-0 loss to Uruguay in the CONMEBOL edition of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, after which the worst news was confirmed.

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Ero Samson
Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over five years in the Nigerian media industry. He graduated from Nigerian Institute of Journalism (2021-2023).
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