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Neymar Sows Doubt and Dodges the Million-Dollar Question Once Again
Neymar scored all three goals in 17 minutes, helping Santos move two points clear of relegation with one match left, despite a knee injury requiring surgery.
- On Dec 3, 2025, Neymar, 33, Santos forward, scored a second-half hat-trick, including a counter-attack goal, a finish from an Igor Vinícius cross, and a penalty in a 3-0 win over Juventude.
- With survival on the line, Santos is two points clear of Vitória with only one match remaining, and sources told ESPN Brasil last week that Neymar will likely require arthroscopic surgery for a left-knee meniscus.
- The striker reached 150 goals for Santos and left the field to applause from opposing fans, while Neymar's recent matches under conservative treatment put him back in Brazil's media spotlight.
- When asked in the mixed zone, Neymar dodged a clear answer about next week's match, saying `Santos will always be my first option` and `I don't know, I honestly don't know`.
- Despite a decisive display, Neymar's future remains unclear as Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar has a good chance for next summer's World Cup if fully fit, while Juventude was already relegated.
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The Daily StarSoccer-Neymar nets hat-trick to boost Santos survival hopes
Dec 4 (Reuters) - Neymar played through a knee injury to score a hat-trick and lift his boyhood club Santos clear of the relegation zone in Brazil's Serie A. Read full story
·Malaysia
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The players of Santos defeated the team of Juventude with a score of 0:3 in the match of the 37th round of the Brazilian Serie A.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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Brazilian star Neymar posted a trip for Santos FC against Juventude (3-0) on Wednesday to reach the 150 goal bar in the club where he started as a professional.
·Paris, France
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“They said he was finished”, “More than just a footballer” - Fans stunned as Neymar hat-trick with meniscus injury helps Santos in relegation battle
Fans were impressed with Neymar - battling with injuries - starring with a hat-trick as relegation-threatened Santos won 3-0 at Juventude on Wednesday (December 3) to move out of the drop zone.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Right
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Left
L 38%
C 25%
R 37%
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