Major League Soccer embarks on 27th season as Qatar looms
Major League Soccer's 28 teams kick off the league's 27th season this weekendFEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Neymar hopes to play for US club in future
Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar says he hopes to play in the United States for one seasonFEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goal NEYMAR JR (47' - PSG) FC NANTES - PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 21/22
FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Scores, misses PK in 3-1 defeat Neymar scored once and missed a penalty on four shots (three on target) and hauled in three chances created, one corner, three fouls drawn, three dispossessions and a yellow card i...
Impact Neymar had a chance for an easy brace while setting up his team for a massive comeback but the brilliant Alban Lafont didn't fall for his dance from the spot and a forced a very rare miss from Neymar. The playmaker though seems to be already in pretty good shape after missing a ton of time with his latest injury and will return to his glorious days very soon.
FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Neymar chasing past glories as Mbappe's star keeps on rising
When Kylian Mbappe took center stage again for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League this week it must have been a rather strange feeling for NeymarFEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assists off bench in return Neymar tallied one assist in 17 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Real Madrid.
Impact Welcome back Neymar! The playmaker didn't need much time on the pitch and immediately made his mark assisting the painful winner for his old rivals from Madrid. Barring any setback with three weeks until the second leg he may have a key role next time Parisians face Real.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Tuesday Neymar (ankle) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Real Madrid.
Impact Neymar is back, but he's not healthy enough to start after missing the last few months with an ankle injury. He's likely lacking some fitness, hence his appearance on the bench, but even if he only goes 20 minutes, he's always in play to make something happen if PSG need him to late.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from injury report Neymar (ankle) was absent from Monday's medical report, as he's been pictured in training, and is expected to be available Tuesday against Real Madrid.
Impact Neymar is absent from the medical report Monday and the consensus is that he is meant to be fully ready to play Tuesday. Neymar is an elite offensive option and will be alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in what is arguably the best attack in Europe. It's uncertain if Neymar will be able to go the full 90 on his return from the ankle injury.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Friday Neymar (ankle) has been ruled out Friday and is continuing his recovery, according to the PSG Medical Report.
Impact Neymar isn't ready to return yet and is still doing recovery exercises, according to PSG. The forward is a top fantasy option when healthy, but he has struggled with injury throughout the start of 2022. Angel Di Maria will likely start in place of Neymar.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes training Wednesday Neymar (ankle) has resumed partial training Wednesday and will have a chance to make it back for the UCL clash with Real Madrid, L'Equipe reports.
Impact Neymar ended the first part of his recovery recently and further tests Monday came back very positive allowing him to return to training. He took part in the warm up and some light drills with teammates and is moving forward towards a return on time for the clash with Real on 15 Feb. Given he's been out since November though the playmaker will surely be stashed this weekend and potential try to play a bit may be next week.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
World Cup qualifying: Brazil, Argentina turn to young stars
With Neymar and Messi sidelined, Brazil and Argentina will feature young stars in the upcoming World Cup qualifying window, David Mosse writ...JANUARY 26, 2022
Barcelona tells Dembélé to find new club this month
Barcelona says it wants to move France winger Ousmane Dembélé before the close of the winter transfer windowJANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A few weeks away from return Neymar (ankle) is expected to return to training in about three weeks, PSG announced Sunday.
Impact Neymar is continuing to get treatment on his ankle in Brazil until Jan. 9, and is expected to be available once again near the end of the month. He hasn't played since suffering the injury in November.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Continues recovery Neymar (ankle) is progressing with his rehabilitation and will have his boot removed in about a week, PSG announced Saturday.
Impact Neymar is a few weeks into his recovery from an ankle injury he suffered against St. Etienne in late November, and he is still targeting a return in mid-January.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Liverpool primed to pile on misery for Everton
Liverpool looks primed to pile on the misery for local rival Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison ParkNOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PSG star Neymar out for up to 8 weeks with sprained ankle
Paris Saint-Germain says Neymar will be out for up to eight weeks with a sprained left ankleNOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out 6-8 weeks Neymar suffered a sprained ankle in Sunday's victory against St. Etienne and will be out for 6-8 weeks, PSG announced Monday.
Impact Neymar is likely out until 2022, although new updates with more information and clearer results are still expected in the coming days. Neymar's absence will leave more room in the side for Angel Di Maria and possibly Mauro Icardi (leg) once he returns from injury as well.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stretchered off against Etienne Neymar was forced out with an ankle injury in the 88th minute of Sunday's victory against St. Etienne. He took two shots on target in the match before being taken off.
Impact Neymar suffered a tough tackle on his ankle and had to be stretchered off the pitch on Sunday. There is no timetable for his return as of yet but more information should be available in the coming days.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots versus City Neymar had two shots (off target), two chances created, two dribbles and two fouls drawn in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Manchester City.
Impact Neymar had a fairly quiet performance here for his usual standards and couldn't really help much avoid an upsetting defeat. The playmaker remains with just two goals and one assist over his past eight matches and has taken more than one shot on target just once over that period.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
World Cup 2022: Who will carry the global soccer torch after Cristiano Ronaldo?
Don’t count against Ronaldo playing in his fifth World Cup, though the fear of him not being in Qatar is chilling, Martin Rogers writes.NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Takes two shots versus Nantes Neymar had two shots (one on target), four crosses (none accurate), four dribbles, three corners and three fouls drawn in Saturday's 3-1 win over Nantes.
Impact Neymar had a bit of a quiet display for his standards. He's been in a great form of late though with two goals and one assists over his previous three matches while racking up six shots, 10 chances created and 10 crosses over the same period.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Nantes Neymar (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Nantes.
Impact Neymar is surprisingly starting despite reports stated that he was out for Saturday's match. It's an odd situation and one that could mean he's probably not ready for a full 90. That said, he still has tons of upside as seen in the brace scored prior to the break.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Nantes match Neymar (thigh) has suffered a small lesion and is ruled out for Saturday's match versus Nantes, L'Equipe reports.
Impact Neymar is also already very uncertain for the midweek clash with City. He's had two goals and one assist over his past three outings and was finally getting back to his elite form but this issue here could slow that down a bit now. Leo Messi is also uncertain which could see Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera with starts.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
World Cup 2022: Brazil, Argentina carry South American hopes for a title in Qatar
Brazil and Argentina have booked their tickets to Qatar and represent South America's best hopes to lift the 2022 World Cup.NOVEMBER 17, 2021
