Brazilian striker Neymar made his long-awaited return to his club of years of Santos Training a 1-1 draw with Botafogo in the Brélin Brélista championship.
The Caldeira Urban Stadium broke out to celebrate while Jubilant and Tears enthusiasts illuminated their cell phones to give the attacker, who left the club 12 years ago, a hero before starting on Wednesday.
Neymar, who celebrated his 33th anniversary, at the bank and arrived here after the break, while Santos had taken the lead thanks to the penalty of Tubinho Soares in the first half.
However, the striker fought against the tension of his first game in 16 months.
He tried to evoke a component of the magic that had placed it among the most productive in the global for five years in Barcelona, but it is not enough.
Botafogo equaled through Alejandro de Jesús in the 67th minute. Wallison sent 4 minutes later for a fault in Neymar, however, Santos may not take the merit of his higher number.
“I can’t locate the words to explain the feeling when you like something. I love Santos very much and I can’t locate the words to describe the feeling I felt when they gave me on the floor today,” Neymar said after the game. .
“It is a very complicated game. I even commented that my father there aside. I said: “It is a complicated game, they mark a lot in the back, it is a team that defends a lot, a lot of blow. ” And discovered a ball and scored. I think it’s time to be patient and practice, “added the player.
Neymar, who joined the Saudi al-Hilal appearance of Paris Saint Germain in 2022, limited to seven appearances after having torn the anterior cross ligament and the meniscus in its left knee in a World Cup classifier opposite to Uruguay in October.
His return to Santos is an agreement that, according to the attacker, completes his illustrious career, while trying to do what he likes: “Look back to football. “
Neymar won six trophies his first stop with Santos from 2009 to 2013, adding the 2011 Libertadores Copa.