Brazil has recalled Neymar for this month's World Cup qualifiers

Reuters

Brazil has recalled Neymar for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina, marking his return to the national team after more than a year.

After a challenging stint with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, Neymar returned to his boyhood club, Santos, in January. During his time there, he has scored three goals and provided three assists in seven matches, impressing Brazil's coach Dorival Junior.

When asked about Neymar's playing time in the upcoming qualifiers, Dorival explained that Neymar's playing time will be evaluated based on his recent performances, noting that he has already played 90 minutes in two matches for Santos, with some substitutions in the final moments. 

Neymar, who was part of Brazil's gold medal-winning team at the 2016 Rio Olympics and played a pivotal role in their runners-up finish at the 2021 Copa America, has now earned 128 caps and scored a record 79 goals for his country, surpassing Pele’s legendary tally of 77 goals.

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