The Brazilian star Neymar, a player for Santos FC, continues to stir controversy both on and off the field. While he is suffering from a new injury that has prevented him from returning to the Brazilian national team, he has found himself embroiled in a personal scandal that has caused a media uproar.

On March 14, 2025, coach Dorival Junior announced Neymar's exclusion from Brazil's squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to pain in his left thigh, marking another setback in his international career. This comes after a long absence from the national team for 18 months due to recurring injuries, the latest being a severe knee injury during Brazil's match against Uruguay in October 2023.

Despite returning to Santos after a brief stint with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, Neymar still faces physical problems, casting doubt on his future with the Samba team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Away from the pitch, Neymar has found himself involved in a new moral crisis, facing accusations of infidelity after allegations of attending a private party with several models while his wife, Bruna Biancardi, was pregnant.

According to model Anny Afuada, she received 20,000 Brazilian reais to attend the party, claiming she had an affair with the player that night. In response, Neymar's representatives completely denied these allegations, asserting that he was not present at the party, while reports indicated that his father is trying to prevent the story from spreading by offering money to some journalists.