# Neymar Jr. auction, Copa travel and retirement speculation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/neymar-jr-charity-auction-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- The 6th charity auction of the Instituto Neymar Jr. took place on 3 August 2026 at Suhai Music Hall in São Paulo. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Neymar attended the auction and travelled to Belém on 4 August 2026 by private jet to join Santos FC for the Copa do Brasil second‑leg match against Remo. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The match is a Copa do Brasil round‑of‑16 tie, with the winner advancing to the quarter‑finals. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Neymar said he does not know if he will continue playing after his contract ends in December 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The sixth charity auction of Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr. was held on 3 August 2026 at Suhai Music Hall in São Paulo. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Santos confirmed Neymar is available for the Copa do Brasil match against Remo on 4 August 2026 at Mangueirão stadium. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Neymar warned that false media reports can harm players’ mental health. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: 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.

41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neymar-jr-charitable-auction-offers-experiences-and-autographed-items-in-so-paulo

### 2026-07-29: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neymar-jrs-6th-charity-auction-teams-with-espn-disney-in-so-paulo

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