Neymar, the 32-year-old left winger for Al-Hilal and the Brazilian national team, was substituted in the 86th minute of the match against Iranian club Esteghlal due to a hamstring injury.
The Brazilian star had been sidelined for over a year due to a serious knee injury. He sustained a torn ACL during a World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Uruguay (0:2), which led to a lengthy rehabilitation process.
Neymar made his return to the field on October 21 in an Asian Champions League away match against UAE club Al Ain, marking his second game since a year-long absence.
In related news, Neymar recently purchased a plot of land on the Miami coast for $26 million.