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25 June 2026 Updated: 26 June 2026

Neymar is an example for all of us

Neymar makes his return to the Seleção after almost a thousand days and is praised by Vinícius Júnior and Bruno Guimarães. Brazil qualifies for the next round of the World Cup.

Neymar is an example for all of us
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Brazil qualified confidently for the next round of the World Cup on Thursday night, but the spotlight was mainly on Neymar. The 34-year-old veteran made his return to the Seleção after almost a thousand days. Vinícius Júnior and Bruno Guimarães have great admiration for the striker. “Our idol is back,” Vinícius Júnior told O Globo. "A man who has always fought and done everything to be here. He's back after a period of injuries and I hope he can continue to progress, improve and help us in this World Cup. That's what matters most." The Real Madrid forward scored two goals against Scotland and received the Man of the Match award for the third time in a row. "In football it is always important to score and play strong matches. In the first three matches I did well and was able to demonstrate how I have grown in all these years with the national team. There were moments in which I could not express my game, but there is nothing more beautiful than a scenario like this. Scoring two goals and playing fantastic matches." Guimarães also played a good match. The Newcastle United midfielder provided his second and third assists of the tournament. He expressed his joy at Neymar's return. "Neymar is a top player, a genius and an example for all of us. We try to do our best so that he feels at ease when he enters the pitch. He is a special person, both as a man and as a footballer." The midfielder is curious to know who Brazil will face in the round of 16. It could be the Dutch national team if coach Ronald Koeman's team finishes second in Group F. However, Guimarães has no preference. "We did what we were supposed to do: finish first in the group. Now we're ready for whoever comes in front of us."


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