Brazil and Santos forward Neymar, currently representing his country at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, shared a heartfelt message on X for his daughter Helena's second birthday. In his post, he expressed his love and commitment to her happiness, writing, "Helena's 2 little years! May our Heavenly Father guide your paths and grant you lots of health so you can play more and more. I'll always do everything I can to make you happy. Daddy loves you so much."
Neymar's World Cup Return
Neymar made his first appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a substitute in Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland in Group C. The 34-year-old had been sidelined due to a calf injury but came on in the closing stages of the match. This was his first competitive outing for Brazil since October 2023, when he suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. The injury kept him out of action for an extended period and limited his involvement in Brazil's qualification campaign.
Brazil's World Cup Journey
Neymar did not feature in Brazil's round of 32 clash against Japan, which the five-time champions won 2-1. Brazil is now set to face Erling Haaland-powered Norway in a high-octane clash at New Jersey on July 6 at 1:30 AM IST. The team will look to build on their recent performances as they aim for another World Cup title.
Heartwarming Birthday Post
In addition to his English message, Neymar also posted in Portuguese, saying, "2 aninhos de Helena! Que papai do céu conduza teus caminhos e te dê muita saúde pra você poder brincar mais e mais. Sempre vou fazer o possível pra te fazer feliz. Papai te ama demais." The post was accompanied by a photo of Helena, drawing warm reactions from fans and fellow athletes.
