After amicably ending his contract with Al-Hilal in January, Neymar made his comeback to his boyhood club, Santos, after more than ten years.

Cupping his hand to his ear as he walked across to the left corner flag, Neymar demanded more boos from the Inter de Limeira faithful. Then he silenced them in an instant. His wicked delivery bent high towards the far post, goalkeeper Igo Gabriel unable to reach the ball before it crashed off the post and nestled in the net.

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 has officially returned to Brazilian soccer. After a warm reception at Vila Belmiro in January, the Brazilian star scored his first goal of 2025 with his boyhood club, Santos, in Matchday 10 of the 2025 Campeonato Paulista against Agua Santa.

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,