Brazilian forward Neymar marked a personal milestone by sharing a heartfelt message on social media for his daughter Helena on her second birthday, even as he continues national team duties during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. The Santos star posted a warm tribute on X, expressing his love and prayers for her well-being.
In his message, Neymar wished his daughter happiness and good health as she grows up, writing that he will always do everything possible to make her happy. “Helena’s 2 little years! May our Heavenly Father guide your paths and grant you lots of health so you can play more and more. I’ll always do everything I can to make you happy. Daddy loves you so much,” he wrote in his post.
The emotional post comes as Neymar continues his return to competitive football after a long injury layoff. The 34-year-old recently made his first appearance in over a year, coming on as a substitute in Brazil’s 3-0 win against Scotland in a Group C match. It also marked his first appearance in the ongoing tournament and his first competitive outing for Brazil since October 2023.
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Neymar had been sidelined after suffering a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, which kept him out of action for an extended period. His return is being closely watched as Brazil continues its campaign in the tournament.
The forward was earlier not featured in Brazil’s Round of 32 clash against Japan, which the five-time champions won 2-1. Despite limited minutes so far, his gradual return is seen as a significant boost for the squad as they progress deeper into the competition.
Brazil are now preparing for a high-stakes encounter against Norway in New Jersey on July 6, where they will face an in-form side led by Erling Haaland. Neymar’s fitness and availability are expected to be key factors as the team aims to strengthen its bid for another World Cup title.
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