The Brazil international made 186 appearances for the Blaugrana, netting 105 goals, prior to making a record-breaking move to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2017. A second spell in La Liga has been mooted since he departed Catalunya, with Real Madrid being heavily linked with a player who once graced the books of their fiercest rivals. Talk of a potential retracing of his steps to Barcelona has also been discussed, but that is not an option set to be explored any time soon....

The Blaugrana’s primary gripe came with the referee’s decision to dismiss Neymar for a late challenge on Diego Llorente in the 65th minute. Barca’s title hopes hit by Malaga The Brazilian had already booked for obstructing the taking of a free kick by tying his laces in front of the ball. He appeared to be shown a straight red card by Gil Manzano, but it turned out after the match it was a second yellow....

The pressure and expectation on Neymar over the last few weeks cannot be overstated. It was more than a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity. Very few get the chance to lead the spiritual guardians of what is undoubtedly one of the world’s leading modes of culture to glory on home soil. To banish the demons of 1950 that led Brazil to question the very concept of itself. The Barcelona man addressed the world on Saturday in floods of tears....

The world’s most expensive player has been sidelined since suffering a broken metatarsal during a 3-0 Ligue 1 win over Marseille at the end of February. His race to be at peak fitness in time for Brazil’s World Cup campaign in Russia has remained a source of intrigue and Neymar told reporters last month he was eyeing a return to training on May 17 – two days before PSG’s final game of their triumphant Ligue 1 campaign against Caen....

The Brazil star, who completed his world-record €222million move from Barcelona on Thursday, has been beaten to a place among the final three nominees for best forward by Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Paulo Dybala. Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe also missed out on a place on the final list, despite excelling in his side’s run to the semi-finals. Mbappe came fourth in the voting, ahead of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski in fifth and Neymar in sixth....

PSG 1/4 to win Ligue 1 PSG are reportedly ready to break the world transfer record to sign the Brazilian in a bid to regain the Ligue 1 title and challenge for their first Champions League crown. La Liga president Javier Tebas has indicated he will report PSG over the deal, while Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said it would be impossible for a club to buy Neymar without contravening FFP rules....

The Brazil star has made an impressive start to life at Paris Saint-Germain after his €222 million summer move from Barcelona. Neymar Evens to win Ballon d’Or by 2020 Former Santos star Neymar has long been hailed as a future Ballon d’Or winner and made the shock switch to the French capital to improve his chances of doing so. The 25-year-old started with a goal and an assist in his Ligue 1 debut against Guingamp before netting two and setting up another one in the following week as he masterminded a 6-2 win over Toulouse....

“Yes, we held a holiday party. A good time was had by all. We abided by all precautions. But we are not the mask police, nor are we the social distancing police,” the Whitestone Republican Club wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday night. “Adults have the absolute right to make their own decisions, and clearly many chose to interact like normal humans and not paranoid zombies in hazmat suits....

Van Dyke was initially sentenced to 81 months, but he may see an early release on the grounds of good behavior after serving only 39 months, according to Chicago’s WGN. A rally in downtown is planned for Thursday, the day Van Dyke is scheduled to be released, which has led some organizers and activists to urge a shutdown of the city’s transit system due to possible disruptions connected to Van Dyke’s release....

The young striker doubled the lead of Pep Guardiola’s men at the KCOM Stadium, tucking away David Silva’s delivery to help his side to victory in a hard-fought encounter. Mourinho: Zlatan set to extend stay at Man Utd This means Iheanacho has now scored a goal every 96 minutes, an impressive achievement given this is only his second season in the English top-flight having made his debut under Manuel Pellegrini last term....

Alternative practitioners believe that NADH can boost energy levels and improve mental clarity, alertness, concentration, and memory. Some athletes even take NADH to enhance performance and endurance. Although there are some promising findings, the evidence supporting NADH’s use is often mixed or contradictory. This article takes a closer look at the health benefits of NADH supplements along with the side effects that may come with taking them. It also discusses what you should look for when choosing a dietary supplement....

The Belgium international, 28, has been heavily linked with a switch to Premier League leaders Chelsea in recent months. While he is happy at Roma, Nainggolan, who is contracted until 2020, was unwilling to rule out possibly leaving. ‘Yes we can’ - Barca keep their word “We have just passed the first half of the season and you are talking to me about the transfer market already?” he said ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash against Lyon....

And brilliant they were: Jones completed 33 of 43 passes for an SEC championship game-record 418 yards and five touchdowns. Smith caught an Alabama single game-record 15 passes for 184 yards and two scores, became the Crimson Tide’s all-time leader in receiving yards (3,647) and set the school record for touchdown receptions in a season (17). MORE: Alabama vs. Florida score, result: Tide stem Gators rally to win 2020 SEC championship...

No one has an answer yet, and no one might ever. The man with the club is still on the loose, and Saturday night police released two different composite sketches. Unless he comes forward or starts bragging to friends, his identify may remain just another vicious secret. But with one swing, he bad managed to convert a celebration of youth and grace–last week’s U.S. Figure Skating Championships–into a reminder that games are no refuge from suffering....

The “ad” begins with a headline: “Seeking Replacement for House Republican Conference Chair.” The body of the statement reads: “Word is out that House GOP Leaders are looking to push Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as House Republican Conference Chair—their most senior woman in GOP leadership—for a litany of very Republican reasons: she won’t lie, she isn’t humble enough, she’s like a girlfriend rooting for the wrong team, and more....

The doll, priced at $29.99, sold out just hours after it was launched on Monday. Mattel’s website says: “Due to high demand, we are currently sold out of this doll.” Customers can sign up to the website and be notified if the Naomi Osaka doll becomes available again. Currently there is no indication on when fans might be able to purchase it. The project was brought to life by a Filipino designer Carlyle Nuera and shows Osaka wearing a Nike tennis dress inspired by her 2020 Australian Open outfit, complete with Nike shoes, visor, and Yonex tennis racket....

Napoli picked up a 4-1 away victory over Lazio on Wednesday, which gave the visitors their fifth straight win in the league to start the season. It is the second time in the club’s history they managed five straight victories out of the gate — the first since 1987, according to Opta. Napoli 2/1 to win Serie A It has been relatively simple for Napoli in Italy so far — each of the five victories have been by at least two goals....

India’s new COVID-19 cases reached more than 380,000 for two weeks in a row, putting the nation’s total at 20.7 million. Dr. Navjot Dahiya, vice president of the Indian Medical Association, called Modi a “super-spreader” for his failure to cancel the traditional Holi festival, which draws massive crowds, as well as cricket matches with tens of thousands of spectators. While Modi initially garnered praise for controlling the outbreak in 2020 by putting India’s 1....

NASA is now targeting the launch of Artemis I for September 3 after engine issues caused the first attempt to be scrapped. The mission is the first step in the Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon and establish a sustainable presence on the lunar surface, paving the way for future manned missions to Mars. Artemis I will serve as a test of NASA’s next-generation Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System—the most powerful rocket ever built....

MORE: Keselowski capitalizes on Harvick penalty “We got behind early and just battled and battled,” said Kahne, who posted his best result since a third-place run last October at Charlotte. “Had to battle (Matt) Kenseth for a long time for the lucky dog, and he got it and he drove to the front. I knew he was really good. We just got a lot better. The adjustments were spot on....