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Neymar's Hat Trick Secures Santos Victory Amid Injury Woes

12/4/2025

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Neymar led Santos to a 3-0 victory over Juventude in Brasileirão, scoring a hat trick despite knee injury.
His goals came in a 17-minute span in the second half.
It was his first hat trick since April 2022.
The win leaves Santos two points above relegation zone with one match left.
Santos faces Cruzeiro Sunday and Neymar may need meniscus surgery while hopeful for Brazil's World Cup team next summer.

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Neymar led Santos to a 3-0 victory over Juventude in Brasileirão, scoring a hat trick despite knee injury.
His goals came in a 17-minute span in the second half.
It was his first hat trick since April 2022.
The win leaves Santos two points above relegation zone with one match left.
Santos faces Cruzeiro Sunday and Neymar may need meniscus surgery while hopeful for Brazil's World Cup team next summer.