More than football! Neymar makes a touching gesture after a teammate's family tragedy
Neymar has shown that some of the most important gestures in football happen far away from the pitch.
Details: According to Brazilian outlet ge, the Santos star offered his private jet to teammate Rony following the tragic death of the forward's father. Marigerson Barbosa Carneiro was fatally stabbed on November 9 in Terra Alta, in the Brazilian state of Pará. A woman was arrested in connection with the incident, and the circumstances are being investigated.
After learning about the tragedy, Neymar made his aircraft available so that Rony and his family could travel to Pará and reunite with their loved ones during an extremely difficult time.
Rony publicly confirmed the gesture on social media, expressing special gratitude to Neymar for his generosity and willingness to help with the family's journey. The striker also thanked Santos, the coaching staff and head coach Cuca for their understanding and support.
The Brazilian club has released Rony from his duties without setting a return date, allowing him to spend as much time as necessary with his relatives. Santos also issued a statement expressing condolences and offering assistance to the player's family.
It is worth noting that Neymar returned to his boyhood club Santos in 2025 and subsequently extended his playing contract until the end of 2026.
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