Neymar Provides Private Jet to Santos Striker Rony After Father’s Death

Santos striker Rony rushed home to Para aboard a private jet provided by Neymar following the fatal stabbing of the 31-year-old forward’s father.

Marigerson Barbosa Carneiro, 72, was attacked and killed on the afternoon of November 9 in the city of Terra Alta. Police have arrested a woman as a suspect in the killing and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

The sudden loss forced Rony to immediately interrupt his professional duties at Santos. The club and head coach Cuca granted the player a temporary leave of absence from all football activities without setting a return date, allowing him to attend the funeral and support his relatives.

“Today I received one of the most painful messages of my life: my father has passed away. I receive this news with deep sadness and a heavy heart,” Rony said in a social media post shared alongside a photograph of himself and his father.

Local media reported that Carneiro succumbed to his injuries after being stabbed in Terra Alta.

Neymar stepped in by offering his personal aircraft for the urgent domestic flight, enabling the forward to reach his grieving family without delay.

“I am especially grateful to Neymar for his generosity and willingness to lend us his private plane, which helps my family travel during this difficult time,” Rony wrote on Instagram on November 9.

“I want to thank Santos, the coaching staff, and especially coach Cuca, and everyone who immediately showed me their concern, understanding, and support after the news was known,” Rony said.

Rony and Neymar were teammates at Santos following a move from Atletico Mineiro, with the two players working together at the club in early 2026. Santos has not yet confirmed a specific timeline for Rony’s return to training or competitive matches as he turns his focus toward his family and faith.

“At the moment I only want to be with my family, to remember my father and to find the strength to look forward,” Rony added.

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