Neymar Responds to Lifestyle Allegations Amid Injury Setback

Brazilian star Neymar, 33, has filed a lawsuit after being accused of excessive drinking, late-night gaming, and unprofessional behavior affecting Santos FC’s training. Mocking the claims on Instagram, he remains sidelined due to a thigh injury from September 18, expected to keep him out until November. Neymar is Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals in 128 matches.

As the Brazilian football superstar Neymar faces mounting controversies, the 33-year-old has filed a lawsuit against allegations of excessive drinking, late-night gaming, and an unprofessional lifestyle that reportedly disrupted training at his club Santos. Journalist Rodolfo Gomes claimed Neymar consumes whisky with energy drinks, smokes shisha, and sleeps only at 4-5 a.m., prompting coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda to consider shifting training sessions earlier.

Neymar’s management, NR Sports, stated all legal measures are being taken to address the claims, while Neymar mocked the allegations on Instagram with a Red Bull post. Currently sidelined due to a thigh muscle tear sustained on September 18, Neymar is expected to remain out until November. This injury adds to his long history of setbacks, including a broken foot, torn ankle ligament at PSG, a knee injury at Al Hilal, and three muscle injuries since returning to Santos.

His return has been challenging, especially after a 0-6 loss to Vasco da Gama that led to angry supporters blocking the team bus. Neymar is Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances but has been absent from international duty since October 2023. Brazil’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti stressed that Neymar’s recall will depend on his physical fitness. The superstar continues to face scrutiny while navigating injuries, criticism, and legal battles, highlighting the pressures of his career on and off the field.