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Neymar to undergo surgery for ruptured ACL and meniscus injury

Brazil forward Neymar is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines as he will be requiring surgery after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee during their CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in Montevideo on Tuesday night, the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) announced on Wednesday. The 31-year-old is expected to be out for several months after the...

Antony: Man Utd winger arrives UK, to meet with police over assault allegations

Antony: Man Utd winger arrives UK, to meet with police over assault allegations

Manchester United star Antony has returned to the United Kingdom from Brazil after over three weeks amidst several accusations of physical assault from his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. The 23-year-old touched down in England on Tuesday and will reportedly meet with Greater Manchester Police for questioning over the allegations tabled against him. Antony, who joined United in a blockbuster deal from Ajax last summer, has been away...

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Lukaku equals Pele’s international goal tally in Belgium win

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Lukaku equals Pele’s international goal tally in Belgium win

Romelu Lukaku equalled Brazilian legend Pele on the all-time international goalscorers list after scoring a brace in Belgium's 5-0 win over Estonia in the Euro 2024 qualifiers at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Tuesday. Al Hilal forward Neymar surpassed the late icon's tally of 77 goals over the weekend when his brace against Bolivia took him to 79 goals to become Brazil's all-time top...

Joyful Neymar left speechless after surpassing Pele’s record

Joyful Neymar left speechless after surpassing Pele’s record

It was all joy for Neymar in the early hours of Saturday as Brazil thrashed Bolivia 5-1 in the first game of their FIFA World 2026 qualifiers. However, it was a double blessing for the Al-Hilal forward, whose brace saw him overtake football icon Pele as his nation’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals. The 31-year-old former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward was left speechless after...