The Brazilian star Neymar da Silva, player for Al-Hilal Saudi FC, made sure to be present at Sofi Stadium in the United States to watch the samba dancers face Costa Rica in the Copa America. The Seleção fell into a goalless draw early on Tuesday against Costa Rica, the weakest team in Group D, at the start of their journey in the Copa America currently taking place in the United States.
Brazilian fans shared a video of Neymar, the captain and all-time top scorer, stopping the bus taking him to the match, calling over a street vendor to buy a jersey of his national team to support the team from the stands.
Neymar failed to be included in Brazil's squad for the tournament due to an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus of his left knee, sustained while playing for his country in a match against Uruguay last October during the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Neymar is currently in Los Angeles, undergoing a rehabilitation program as he recovers from his injury and prepares to return to team training with Al-Hilal. Reports indicate that he will not return until September. The Brazilian players let their captain down, as this result marks a disgrace in the Brazilian national team's history, being the first positive result ever achieved by Costa Rica against the samba dancers.
