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Watch: Lamine Yamal and Neymar Reunite in Viral Beach Soccer Clip from Brazil
Watch: Lamine Yamal and Neymar Reunite in Viral Beach Soccer Clip from Brazil originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Neymar continues to influence many young players in the soccer world. The Brazilian star's ability on the ball has made many fall in love with the sport, and he continues to be an icon for many fans.
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One of his biggest fans is Lamine Yamal, one of the world's best players. The Spanish teenager is currently enjoying his vacation after a long season with FC Barcelona.
Yamal has repeatedly mentioned that his soccer idol was Neymar, and many could tell by how he plays. His trickery on the pitch is similar to what Neymar did during his time at FC Barcelona.
With Yamal taking time off and enjoying his vacations, the Spanish winger teased a reunion with Neymar in Brazil. The two met at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.
Yamal posted a couple of pictures of himself arriving at a Brazilian airport. With these social media posts, many fans speculated that Yamal and Neymar would reunite.
Yamal and Neymar have both met up with each other, and now their viral clips have many fans in awe.
Yamal and Neymar playing Beach Soccer
Neymar shocked many soccer fans with his Instagram story of Lamine Yamal kicking a soccer ball. He confirmed to be hanging out with the Barcelona star, and the Spanish winger reposted Neymar's story.
A short video clip showcases the two players playing footvolley, a popular sport played in Brazil. This video was loved by many Barcelona fans, who still share appreciation for Neymar and love their current star, Yamal.
Yamal was also seen to receive a haircut from Neymar's barber. The influence of Neymar on Yamal seems to also be off the pitch. The style of Yamal and his love for Brazilian culture add to Neymar's influence.
It is expected that soon, Yamal and Neymar will pose together for a picture that will go viral among the soccer community.
What's Next for Yamal and Neymar?
Yamal will continue to spend time off, and his vacation will likely end by mid-July when FC Barcelona begins to prepare for the preseason. The La Liga season is expected to start in early to mid-August, which also marks the start of the 2025-26 season.
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Neymar continues to be a Santos FC player, but his contract with the club expires on June 30. It is yet to be confirmed if the player will extend his contract with the Brazilian club, as many rumors suggest he may be on the way out.
New rumors and reports suggest that Neymar could potentially return to Europe. Teams like Fernebache from Turkiye are reportedly interested in bringing in Neymar for the upcoming season.
Neymar confirmed that he was close to joining Fluminense for the FIFA Club World Cup. He ended up not joining them and is taking this month to fully recover his body.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
