NEYMAR NEWS

Available against Angers Neymar (suspension) is available for Wednesday's match versus Angers.

Impact Neymar is having a terrific year and has looked rejuvenated earlier in the season. He's coming off two goals and one assist in three starts for Brazil at the World Cup while racking up 13 goals and 12 assists already for PSG across all competitions.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brazilian players face backlash for skipping Pelé's funeral

Brazilian soccer stars past and present are under fire from fans for skipping Pelé’s funeral and opting to pay their respects on social media

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous

Pelé was placed in his final resting place as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leader PSG loses 3-1 at Lens for 1st defeat; Monaco in 4th

French league leader Paris Saint-Germain crumbled under pressure to lose 3-1 at Lens for its first defeat of the season as second-place Lens cut the gap to four points and maintain...

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG braced for tough test at Lens, without Messi and Neymar

French league leader Paris Saint-Germain faces its toughest test of the season Sunday when it travels to play a Lens side which has won all of its home games

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pelé remembered for transcending soccer around world

Pelé was remembered for a life beyond the field, for transcending the sport of soccer and becoming perhaps the most well-known person on Earth

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'The king has left us': Mbappe, Neymar, more react to Pelé's death

Current stars Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo joined the rest of the global soccer community in mourning Pelé's de...

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Pelé set the standard for greatness in the land of his sport

From spearheading the “beautiful game” to helping Brazil win three World Cup titles, Pelé embodied greatness in the land of his sport

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As 'The King,' Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents

Pelé won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport’s greatest players

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Neymar sent off for Paris Saint-Germain after dive in first game since World Cup - The Boston Globe It was Neymar's fifth red card since joining PSG and he will be suspended for Sunday's game at Lens.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Neymar sent off for diving in PSG return Neymar was sent off for diving in his first match for Paris Saint-Germain since returning from the World Cup in Qatar. The Brazil internatio...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Neymar sent off for PSG after dive in 1st game since WCup

Neymar was sent off in Paris Saint-Germain’s game against Strasbourg after the Brazil forward’s second-half dive in the penalty area in his first match since the World Cup

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mbappé saves PSG with late penalty; teen Ben Seghir shines

World Cup superstar Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty deep into stoppage time as unbeaten league-leader Paris Saint-Germain overcome Neymar’s red card to scrape a 2-1 home win against...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off in return Neymar was shown two yellow cards during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Strasbourg.

Impact Neymar was sent off after seeing a yellow card for a tackle and a second for a dive in the box. The winger will be suspended for a Sunday trip to Lens, with eyes on a return against Angers on Jan. 11. Neymar could be replaced by Carlos Soler or Pablo Sarabia against Lens.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Neymar (rest) will be in the starting XI against Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Impact Before leaving for the World Cup, Neymar had racked up four goals on 11 shots (six on target), two assists,14 crosses (two accurate) and 17 corners in his previous five appearances. The attacking midfielder figures to remain an elite fantasy option and should continue to provide high-end production following his return from international duty.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: City goes to Leeds; Mbappé, Neymar ready for PSG

Manchester City travels to Leeds needing a point to move back up to second in the Premier League

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG stars Mbappé, Neymar fired up as French league resumes

Paris Saint-Germain stars Kylian Mbappé and Neymar could take out their World Cup frustrations on struggling Strasbourg when the French league resumes on Wednesday

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to feature versus Strasbourg Neymar (rest) has trained well Monday and will take part in Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos have all been in full swing this session and should all be available immediately in the restart. That being said though, there's still a chance that only some of them get starts and some of them get eased off the bench with those decisions likely coming up in the day of the game depending on the condition and the mood of each individual player. Another important factor is the massive clash with Lens approaching just days after the game with Strasbourg.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelé's family gathers at hospital in Sao Paulo

Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where the 82-year-old global icon has been since the end of November

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to training Thursday Neymar returned to training Thursday and will be expected to be full go for Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Neymar, Marquinhos, Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi are all back already after Qatar. They will all have a full week of training after small break and Parisians will head into the restart almost fully equipped which could increase each player's fantasy upside right away.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kang Seong-jin, My Football Journey: 'I like Neymar's attitude ... In Korea, we say he's crack' Kang Seong-jin has already made his debut for South Korea and scored for his country, but he dreams of playing in Europe

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Messi, Mbappé lead selections for AP's team of the World Cup

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé head the selections for the team of the tournament as chosen by writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS