Brazil's Neymar takes part in training: 'Did you miss me?'

June 18, 2026

Neymar returned to the Brazil practice field on Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a calf injury last month.

The 34-year-old, who has scored more goals than anyone in Brazilian international history (79), briefly worked with teammates on the field before resuming work on the sideline.

As he walked into practice with a few teammates, Neymar looked at media members in attendance and jokingly prodded them, "Did you miss me?"

After he sustained a calf injury May 17 while playing for Santos, Neymar returned to practice for the first time in the US on Tuesday, working off to the side.

Brazil's Neymar takes part in training: 'Did you miss me?'

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