While regaining his form with strong performances at Santos, Neymar clarified his comeback plans for the Brazil national team.

Neymar has scored his first goal for Santos since returning to Brazil. Finding the net from the spot in a Sao Paulo state championship match will provide the 33-year-old forward some relief after a tough restart in Brazil.

Neymar scored for the first time in 16 months after his penalty set Santos on the way to a 3-1 win over Agua Santa in the Paulista Championship on Sunday and the Brazil forward said he was happy to be playing again after a long injury absence.

As ways to silence a jeering crowd go, Neymar might just have set a new high watermark. What could be better than an opposing fanbase unleashing their fury as you prepare to take a corner, only to bend that set piece right into the goal?

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira remains confident that Neymar will extend his stay at the club at least until the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar once again showcased his full range of talent, particularly on set pieces. The Brazilian forward played a decisive role in all three of Santos' goals, each scored from a corner kick. Twice, he delivered pinpoint crosses to Tiquinho Soares,