🃏 Neymar joins poker tournament after Brazil's cup exit | OneFootball

A week ago, the Brazilian national team lost to Norway 2-1 and bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16.

The result marked one of the worst campaigns in the history of the Canarinho in the tournament: 11th place overall.

The early exit also marked the (likely) end of an era in the national team for a number of players, such as goalkeeper Alisson, full-back Danilo, center-back Marquinhos, defensive midfielder Casemiro, and forward Neymar. 

Most of the called-up players, who play in Europe, went straight from the United States to their clubs’ vacation break.

A few, however, play for Brazilian teams. The national league, in fact, returns to its regular schedule this coming Thursday (16), with Botafogo hosting Santos.

Santos, in fact, gave Neymar a few days off before he returns to work at the club, since he is under contract until the end of December 2026.

The forward then decided to take part in a poker tournament in the United States, with a $10,000 buy-in (about R$ 51,100).

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