Brazilian top flight club Palmeiras say there is no scientific basis for claims made by Neymar, Thiago Silva, and Memphis Depay, who were among the players that launched a campaign against synthetic grass pitches 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.

In recent days, speculation has intensified regarding Neymar's potential return to Barcelona. The Santos winger, who recently made his way back to Brazil after an injury-ridden spell in Saudi Arabia,

Neymar suffered his first defeat on Wednesday in his third match since returning to Brazil, as Corinthians secured a 2-1 victory over

Neymar, Thiago Silva, and Philippe Coutinho lead protests against synthetic grass in Brazil, raising concerns about injury risks. Clubs like Botafogo, Palmeiras, and Atlético Paranaense defend its use,

Neymar’s father has revealed the Brazil star could remain with Santos beyond June, after he scored his first goal since returning to his boyhood club on Sunday. Neymar rejoined Santos – who he left for Barcelona in 2013 – in January,

Bull’s Cup title win and girls' big matchThe Football Academy has begun the new year with an international success! The first edition of the Bull’s Cups in Brazil saw a total of ten