The Brazilian forward, who has since returned to Santos, was no longer able to deliver what was expected of him on the pitch, despite boosting the club’s commercial success.

Al-Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada has aimed a brutal dig at Neymar following his release, claiming that the Brazilian is “no longer capable” of performing.

FIFA deemed Neymar's penalty technique, specifically the feint before striking the ball, as an infringement of Law 14 and an act of unsporting behavior. This ruling resulted in a ban, forcing Neymar ...