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Brazil forward Neymar has successful knee surgery • Dec. 22, 2025, 9:02 PM ET (BBC)
Neymar says he will undergo knee surgery before deciding on future after helping Santos avoid relegation - The Athletic • Dec. 9, 2025, 12:09 AM ET (New York Times)
Neymar Jr: Brazil forward to have knee surgery after helping Santos avoid relegation • Dec. 8, 2025, 12:15 AM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As Neymar da Silva Santos, Jr.
Born February 5, 1992 (age 33) • Brazil

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