Brazilian star Neymar has ended his 18-month stint with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia due to lingering injuries, after playing just seven times since his $104 million per year move from PSG. Aiming for the 2026 World Cup, Neymar's former club Santos is reportedly in talks for a return, providing a final opportunity for Brazil's all-time leading scorer.
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