US EditionNeymar Tests Positive for COVID-19, Santos Say
- Brazil forward Neymar tested positive for COVID-19, was sidelined by Santos, with confirmation announced on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
- He started showing symptoms on Thursday, June 5, and was promptly taken out of all team-related engagements following a medical assessment and subsequent laboratory testing.
- Neymar is ruled out of Santos’ league match at Fortaleza due to suspension, with the match marking Santos' last before the league pauses for the Club World Cup.
- At 33, Neymar has made 12 appearances and scored three goals this season, while his contract expires June 30, leaving his future with Santos uncertain.
- This is Neymar’s second COVID-19 infection since May 2021, amid a career recently limited by injuries and international absences.
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Shafaq News/ Santos club announced that its striker Neymar was absent from the stadiums after testing positive for the new Corona virus (Covid-19), according to Brazilian media. The 33-year-old striker showed symptoms of the disease last Thursday and was immediately excluded from team activities. The Brazilian club confirmed on Saturday that medical tests had proven that he had contracted the virus. The club did not disclose the length of Neymar…
Brazilian striker contracted the Covid-19 and was hit by his Santos club.
Brazilian star Neymar tests positive for COVID-19
Brazil forward Neymar has been sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19, his club Santos said in a statement as quoted by Brazilian media. The 33-year-old began showing symptoms on Thursday and was immediately removed from team activities. Medical tests later confirmed the viral infection, the Brazil Serie A side said on Saturday. The club did not disclose how long Neymar
Brazil forward Neymar tests positive for COVID-19, ruled out of upcoming matches for Santos
Brazil forward Neymar tested positive for COVID-19 and has been sidelined by his club Santos. He showed symptoms on Thursday, leading to his removal from team activities. His future at Santos remains uncertain as his contract expires on June 30.
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