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Neymar Jr. auction, Copa travel and retirement speculation

Entities: Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr. · Neymar Jr. · Clube do Remo · Mangueirão Stadium · ESPN

Overview

The Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr. held its sixth charity auction on 3 August 2026 at São Paulo’s Suhai Music Hall, offering more than fifteen lots, including a weekend stay at Neymar’s Mangaratiba house (sold for over R$600 000) and an autographed bottle of wine (R$630 000). The event raised millions of reais for the institute’s education, sport, culture and social‑development programmes serving over 10 000 children and families in Praia Grande and surrounding areas.

On the morning of 4 August, Neymar travelled by private jet to Belém to re‑join Santos FC for the Copa do Brasil round‑of‑16 second leg against Clube do Remo at Mangueirão stadium. Santos confirmed his availability pending a final medical assessment, while defender Lucas Veríssimo was ruled out with a calf injury. Neymar said he feels fit, warned that false media reports can harm players’ mental health, and will decide his involvement “game by game”. He reiterated his contract runs until December 2026 and that his future after the season remains open.

The club also confirmed Neymar’s participation in the second‑leg after the auction, noting a Jacob & Co watch valued at over R$2 million was among the high‑value items sold. Following a confrontation with Remo midfielder Edson Fernando in the first‑leg, a Belém city councilor proposed declaring Neymar persona non grata in the state. Neymar’s father reiterated that his son has not retired from the Brazil national team.

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 41 sources
    Neymar confirmed for Copa do Brasil tie amid auction and retirement speculation

    Neymar confirmed for Copa do Brasil match vs Remo, will fly to Belém after a charity auction; he remains undecided on retirement and faces a persona‑non‑grata proposal after a clash with a Remo player.

  2. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Neymar Jr.'s 6th Charity Auction Teams with ESPN, Disney+ in São Paulo

    Neymar Jr.'s institute will host its 6th charity auction on 3 August in São Paulo, with ESPN and Disney+ as official media partners, raising funds for programs that aid over 12 000 vulnerable youths.

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