Neymar in squad for Remo second leg, Belém a happy hunting ground | OneFootball

Neymar has been named in the squad for the Copa do Brasil last 16 second leg against Remo on Tuesday 4 at Estádio Mangueirão. If he features, it would be his fourth outing in Belém, where he has enjoyed notable moments.

According to Globo.com, there had been uncertainty over his involvement, but the No 10 is included among those selected.

His first appearance in the city came in 2010, also against Remo in the Copa do Brasil. Then wearing No 7 in his second professional year for Santos, he supplied two assists and scored twice in a 4-0 win, celebrating with trademark dances. At the time, an away victory by two goals or more removed the need for a second leg.

He returned in 2011 with Brazil, who beat Argentina 2-0 in the Superclássico das Américas. Meeting a Diego Souza cross, he finished to seal the scoreline and lifted the trophy.

His next Belém outing came in 2023 in the opening World Cup qualifier against Bolivia. After a poorly struck penalty was saved, he set up Raphinha for Brazil’s second, then added the fourth and fifth in a 5-1 victory.

That night he reached 79 international goals, overtaking Pelé’s FIFA-recognised 77, while the CBF credits Pelé with 95. Across three Belém matches, Neymar has five goals, three assists, a scoring record and a title.

Source: Globo.com

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