Neymar's sister Rafaela Santos hails brother as greatest of all time after Brazil exit

Rafaela Santos, sister of Brazilian football star Neymar Jr., posted a lengthy tribute on social media early Tuesday following Brazil's 2‑1 loss to Norway that eliminated the team from the World Cup. She described Neymar as “the greatest of all time,” praised his talent, hard work and resilience, and said only family truly knows the sacrifices behind his success.

The message highlighted his perseverance through setbacks, his faith, and the support she and the family have offered, concluding with encouragement for upcoming challenges. Online reaction was mixed, with some commenters questioning the claim and labeling it a joke.