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Neymar Reportedly Close to Return One Year After ACL Injury

Neymar is eying a return to action in Al Hilal's Asian Champions League match on Oct. 21. | IMAGO/Power Sport Images

The return of Neymar could be rapidly approaching with ESPN Brazil reporting that the Brazilian star is targeting a return to the field in Al Hilal's Asian Champions League match against United Arab Emirates club Al Ain on Oct. 21.

It's been a long journey back for Neymar who was last seen on the pitch when he tore his ACL and meniscus in his left knee in Brazil's 2026 World Cup Qualifier match against Uruguay on Oct. 17. He made his return to training with Al Hilal in late September. Now, one year after his injury, the 32-year-old is close to a return to action.

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