Neymar's Spectacular 'Olimpico' Shuts Down Critics

Neymar scored his first 'olimpico' goal during Santos' 3-0 win against Internacional Limeira, responding to heckling fans by netting directly from a corner. The 33-year-old also assisted in two goals, underscoring his passion for football and joy in returning to his boyhood club.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-02-2025 15:19 IST | Created: 24-02-2025 15:19 IST
Neymar's Spectacular 'Olimpico' Shuts Down Critics
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In an emphatic return to form, Brazilian football star Neymar silenced his critics with a sensational first 'olimpico' goal in Santos' dominant 3-0 win over Internacional Limeira in the Paulista Championship.

Provoked by jeering fans, the 33-year-old masterfully curled a corner kick into the net, cementing his influence with two assists to Tiquinho Soares.

Neymar, recently reunited with his boyhood club after leaving Al-Hilal, expressed his undying love for the game, proclaiming on social media, 'My greatest joy is playing football.' Next weekend, Santos face Bragantino in the quarter-finals.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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