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Neymar returns to Brazil with tears in his eyes, an emotional moment after 3 years of absence

Neymar returns to Brazil with tears in his eyes, an emotional moment after 3

Neymar has experienced one of the most emotional moments of his career with the Brazilian national team. The legendary striker returned to the field in the Selecao jersey after a long absence and could not hide his emotions.

The Brazilian came on in the 76th minute of the match against Scotland, when Brazil had already secured a 3-0 victory in the final group stage match at the 2026 World Cup.

This was Neymar's first return to international football since October 2023, when he was injured in a qualifier against Uruguay. Due to a calf problem, he missed the first two matches of the tournament, but managed to recover in time to be part of the team.

The 34-year-old appeared visibly moved as he entered the field at Miami Stadium. Cameras caught him wiping away tears, while fans and teammates greeted his return with applause.

The match against Scotland was Neymar's 129th cap for Brazil, another chapter in his history with the national team. After the match, the forward shared an emotional moment with his teammates and family.

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