Santos forward Neymar spent his time off during the international break playing in a high-stakes poker tournament in São Paulo.
The Brazilian star attended the opening of the BSOP Millions 2026 at the WTC Sheraton, according to Terra. As an ambassador for PokerStars, the player entered the competition and secured a spot in the final of the 50K Super High Roller Invitational category.
During the event, Neymar joked about his financial standing at the tables while speaking with ESPN Brasil, remarking that he had spent everything at Santos.
“Quebrei, gastei tudo no Santos,” Neymar said, according to ESPN Brasil.
The forward also faced off against BSOP ambassador Léo Rizzo during the tournament, claiming victory in a preliminary round.
“Pow, pow, pow, pow, tudo do Ney. Você tem que me respeitar, eu sou abençoado,” Neymar told opponents at the table.
Right-back Rodinei joined Neymar at the poker venue after visiting the forward’s mansion earlier in the day, Terra reported.
Forwards Gabigol and Arthur had lunch with Neymar before attending a concert with Rafaella Santos, as noted by Terra.
Neymar has been absent from official Santos matches since October 24, when he received a red card following an on-field altercation with Bahia player Rodrigo Nestor, GZH reported. The subsequent two-match suspension sidelined him for domestic fixtures.
The forward is eligible to return against Coritiba on November 18 at Couto Pereira once his suspension concludes. Speaking between hands at the poker table, Neymar looked ahead to a subsequent fixture against Grêmio scheduled for November 23 at Vila Belmiro, according to GZH.
“Santos e Grêmio vai ser bom, mano. Vai ser jogão,” Neymar told players at the table.
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