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Amanda Langell

Neymar Sends Touching Gift to Lionel Messi—And Fans Are Emotional

Neymar sent former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain teammate Lionel Messi and his sons personalized Santos jerseys in a heartfelt gesture ahead of the 2026 MLS season.

The Brazilian icon shared a photo of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, along with Thiago and Mateo Messi, holding up the iconic No. 10 shirts Neymar sent from São Paulo. The 34-year-old also signed the jerseys, and left personal messages as well.

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