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Neymar Excels In Santos' 3-0 Victory Over Juventude In The Brazilian Championship Match.

Neymar’s masterclass in Santos’ 3–0 win away to Juventude was far more than a nostalgic reminder of his early days in Vila Belmiro; it was a season‑defining performance that dragged a giant club away from the relegation cliff and reasserted his status as a difference‑maker on the Brazilian stage. Playing through knee pain, the 33‑year‑old produced a ruthless 17‑minute hat‑trick that transformed a tense, anxious relegation fight into a night of hope and defiance for Santos.​ survival on the line This was not a dead‑rubber for mid‑table comfort; it was the 37th round of the Brasileirão, with Santos hovering dangerously close to the drop. They kicked off needing points to climb out of the relegation zone, while Juventude were already condemned to Serie B but still capable of turning the night into a nightmare for a fragile visitor.​ The pressure on Santos was immense. Results elsewhere involving direct rivals like Vitória and Internacional added further tension, with every goal in other s...
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Man City is concerned that Ederson's injury may prevent him from competing in both the Premier League and the FA Cup.


Manchester City are waiting to learn if Ederson will be out for the rest of the season after injuring his shoulder in the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

The goalie, who was replaced at halftime after being injured in a clash with Forest's Willy Boly, left the City Ground with his arm in a sling.

"It doesn't look good," said manager Pep Guardiola. "We see tomorrow with the doctor."

Stefan Ortega replaced Ederson against Forest, and the Brazilian may now miss the remaining Premier League games against Wolves, Fulham, Tottenham, and West Ham, as well as the FA Cup final against Manchester United.

Ortega has made 17 appearances this season, keeping a clean sheet against Arsenal in the Premier League and Tottenham and Chelsea in the FA Cup, and he also appeared in the 3-3 tie with Real Madrid after Ederson returned from injury.

Guardiola believes City cannot afford to drop a point if they want to keep the title. Arsenal defeated Tottenham earlier on Sunday, and the City boss stated, "I'd rather they lose." They produce a nice effect. There are four games remaining. I believe they won't lose any points, and we know what to do."

City are now mathematically certain of finishing in the top four, which is Guardiola's primary goal each season.

"Wow, I'm going to celebrate tomorrow," he told me. "My CEO and owner will be very pleased. The most essential goal was to qualify for the Champions League, which we achieved with four games remaining. Big congrats to the club and its players."

Guardiola believed the field at the City Ground provided City with fortunate escapes when it forced Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to miss two excellent opportunities.

He explained: "At times, we struggled. We were fortunate that the surface was so dry today, as the chances they missed were the reason. We were fortunate today that the pitch was in this condition." 
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