Neymar shares heartwarming note for daughter Helena on 2nd birthday, says "Will always do everything to make you happy"
New Jersey, July 4
Brazil and Santos star forward Neymar, currently on national team duty in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, shared a heartwarming post on his daughter Helena's second birthday.
Posting on X, Neymar prayed about her well-being and wished her health and happiness as she grows up.
"Helena's 2 little years! May our Heavenly Father guide your paths and grant you lots of health so you can play more and more. I'll always do everything I can to make you happy. Daddy loves you so much," posted Neymar.
During his side's final league stage clash against Scotland, Neymar was also named on the bench, but the 34-year-old made his first appearance since 2023 after coming on as a substitute in the closing stages of Brazil's 3-0 win in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C fixture.
He returned to action after recovering from a calf injury. The appearance marked Neymar's first outing at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 and his first competitive appearance for Brazil since October 2023, when he suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. The injury kept him out of action for an extended period and limited his involvement in Brazil's qualification campaign.
Neymar did not feature in his side's round of 32 clash against Japan, which the five-time champions won 2-1.
Now, Brazil will play Erling Haaland-powered Norway in a high-octane clash at New Jersey on July 6, 1:30 AM IST.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So cute! 🥰 I love how Neymar always expresses his emotions openly. In India we sometimes hide our feelings, but it's nice to see athletes share these personal moments. Happy birthday Helena! Hope Neymar recovers fully and helps Brazil win the World Cup! That match against Norway with Haaland will be epic!
It's great to see Neymar back on the pitch after such a long injury layoff. The ACL recovery is tough — my cousin had a similar injury and it took him over a year to play football again. The message for his daughter is lovely, shows his human side. Wishing Helena a wonderful year ahead!
Neymar has always been a family man at heart. This is such a beautiful post! But I have to say, I'm slightly concerned about the lack of match fitness — he barely played against Scotland and was rested against Japan. Brazil can't afford to carry passengers against a team like Norway who have Haaland in red-hot form. Hope the coaching staff manages his minutes well. 🤞
Honestly, this is so sweet. Neymar has been through so much — injuries, criticism, but his love for his daughter is genuine. Happy 2nd birthday Helena! The World Cup needs Neymar at his best. Brazil vs Norway will be a cracker, two top teams going head-to-head. Can't wait for the match at 1:30 AM IST!
"I'll always do everything to make you happy" — man, that line hit me right in the feels. As someone who grew up watching Neymar in his
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