Neymar took part in team training and will join the Al-Hilal squad for their Asian Champions League trip to UAE Pro League club Al-Ain after recovering from a serious knee injury, the Saudi Pro League club said.

Neymar is available to play for Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal in an AFC Champions League Elite match next week after one year on the sidelines due to injury. His marketing company NR Sports said in a statement on Saturday that the Brazilian's love for soccer and his hope to play in the next World Cup were bringing him back to action.

Star footballer returns to training and travels with Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal before Champions AFC League match.

Brazil forward Neymar has made significant improvement on his knee recovery and could be fit to play on Oct. 21, sources told ESPN Brasil on Monday.

It's been a long journey back for Neymar who was last seen on the pitch when he tore his ACL and meniscus in his left knee in Brazil's 2026 World Cup Qualifier match against Uruguay on Oct. 17. He made his return to training with Al Hilal in late September. Now, one year after his injury, the 32-year-old is close to a return to action.

Neymar is set to play for Al-Hilal in an AFC Champions League match after recovering from a year-long injury. The player's passion for soccer and aspirations for the next World Cup motivate his return.

Neymar took part in team training and will join the Al-Hilal squad for their Asian Champions League trip to UAE Pro League club Al-Ain after recovering from a serious knee injury, the Saudi Pro League club said.

Neymar is available to play for Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal in an AFC Champions League Elite match next week after one year on the sidelines due to injury.

Neymar is available for Al-Hilal in an AFC Champions League Elite match next week after a year-long recovery from an ACL injury.

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Neymar claims to have “suffered every day” during his 12-month injury nightmare, with the Brazil international breaking down in tears.