Neymar seriously considered retiring during injury struggles at Santos, father reveals

Neymar Jr.'s father and agent revealed that due to his latest injury struggles at Santos, the Brazil legend weighed on the option of retiring from professional soccer.

Neymar Jr. returned to Santos hoping to regain full fitness and establish himself as a regular starter ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Those plans, however, were repeatedly disrupted by injuries that limited his time on the field, even though his season ultimately ended with heroic performances that helped the club avoid relegation.