In a thrilling moment during the Paulista Championship, Neymar was provoked by jeering fans from Internacional de Limeira, which inspired him to score the first olímpico goal of his career. The 33-year-old forward, who now plays for Santos, guided his team to a 3-0 victory. Neymar’s stunning goal came in the 27th minute, as he bent a right-footed corner kick that struck the far post and went into the net. The Brazilian international later remarked that the taunting from the crowd motivated him to score the remarkable goal.
Neymar’s influence in the match extended beyond his goal. In addition to his olímpico strike, Neymar also contributed two assists to help Tiquinho Soares score a first-half brace. These assists were crucial in securing Santos’ commanding 3-0 lead over Internacional de Limeira. Neymar’s all-around performance demonstrated his ability to create chances and provide key support to his teammates.
Neymar (Olímpico)Neymar’s Confident Response to Taunting Fans and Rediscovery of Joy at Santos
The home fans continued to taunt Neymar throughout the match, even in the early minutes. In the ninth minute, as Neymar prepared to take a corner, the crowd jeered him. In response, he gestured for them to sing louder before setting up Soares to score one of his two goals. Neymar’s playful engagement with the fans showed his confidence and competitive spirit, as he used their provocations as fuel to perform at his best.
After leaving Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, Neymar returned to his boyhood club Santos, a move he believes has helped him rediscover the joy of playing football. Reflecting on his return, Neymar shared that Santos has been instrumental in helping him reconnect with the game. Looking ahead, he is preparing for Santos’ upcoming quarter-final match against Bragantino in the Paulista Championship, eager to continue his successful comeback.
