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Neymar scores first corner kick goal in response to jeering fans

Santos forward Neymar said that he scored the first corner kick goal of his career in response to jeering Internacional de Limeira fans.

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Neymar scores first corner kick goal

Neymar’s spectacular goal came in the 27th minute of Santos’ 3-0 victory on Sunday in Limeira, Brazil.

The Brazilian star curled in a left-sided corner kick that caught rival goalkeeper Igo Gabriel off guard, striking the far post before finding the net.

The Olimpico goal was Neymar’s response to opposition fans jeering him after he assisted Tiquinho Soares for the game’s opening goal.

“I went to take the corner, they provoked me,” Neymar said after the game.

“I asked them to sing louder, I struck the ball and got an assist. Then, the second time I went there [to the corner], they did it again. “

“So I thought to myself: ‘Now I’m the one who’s going to score the goal’ [laughs].”

“I hit a great shot and managed to score my first “Olympic goal” [goal direct from a corner].”

Regaining his groove

It was Neymar’s second goal in six appearances since returning to his boyhood club, Santos, in January.

The 33-year-old signed a six-month contract with Santos to regain his form.

Injuries restricted Neymar to just seven appearances for former club Al Hilal over 18 months.

“I’m going game by game, getting ready and feeling better on the field,” Neymar said.

“I’m not going back to being 19 years old, how much I miss it, but I feel better and more relaxed.”

Meanwhile, Neymar is preparing for a comeback to the national team ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

He has not featured for Brazil since sustaining an ACL knee injury in October 2023.

“Regarding the call-up, I’m there,” Neymar said.

“Each player’s desire is to defend the country, and for me it has always been an honour. I dedicated myself to the team to the fullest. I enjoy being there, representing Brazil. If I have the opportunity to return, I will be very happy.”