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Days After Surpassing Pele, Neymar and Al Hilal Come Together to Ask Fans to Support Him Achieve Rare Brazilian Honor

Published Oct 12, 2023 | 9:09 AM EDT

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Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, popularly known as Neymar Jr., is one of the most popular and celebrated soccer players in the world. He is known for his dazzling skills, incredible talent, and electrifying performances on the pitch. Now, days after the soccer world witnessed Neymar Jr. surpass the legendary Pele, and become Brazil’s all-time top scorer, he and his club, Al-Hilal, are now rallying their fans to support him in achieving a historic honor.

As the Al-Hilal star aims to achieve a rare Brazilian honor, it will be interesting to know about his pursuit. But it’s not just Neymar’s personal pursuit but also Al-Hilal’s, as they urge fans to support their star signing for the accolade.

Al-Hilal unites with Neymar Jr. in a quest for Brazilian glory

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In Brazil, recognition for a soccer player doesn’t come any larger than the Samba Gold Award. The Samba d’Or is an accolade that is awarded annually to Brazil’s finest soccer player. Established by Sambafoot in 2008, this prestigious honor measures a player’s worth not just through their statistics but also their influence, role, and the results they deliver at their respective clubs. Recently, Al-Hilal initiated a heartfelt campaign and took to Instagram to share a story with a message: “Vote for Brazil’s all-time top scorer @neymarjr at this year’s ‘Golden Samba Awards’.” Neymar Jr. reciprocated the gesture by re-sharing Al-Hilal’s plea on his Instagram channel.

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Interestingly, Neymar Jr.’s reign in the Samba Gold category is nothing short of astonishing. The enigmatic forward has clinched the award a record six times: in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Neymar will be eyeing the award for a record fourth consecutive time. This displays his testament to his consistent excellence.

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The unprecedented show of solidarity and support from Al-Hilal illustrates the immense respect for Neymar at his new club. It also exemplifies the significance of the ‘Samba Gold’ award for Brazilian soccer stars. As Neymar etched his name in history by surpassing the legendary Pele as Brazil’s all-time top goal-scorer recently, it adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming award event.

The battle for the Samba d’Or

Neymar faces stiff competition in this endeavor. With Real Madrid’s rising star, Vinicius Jr., and seasoned pros like Casemiro and Ederson all vying for the coveted accolade. The showdown for Samba Gold promises to be a thriller as these remarkable talents go head-to-head. A victory for Neymar would not only mark a record-breaking fourth consecutive Samba Gold win but also extend his total tally to an astounding seven. This feat would truly cement his legacy as a Brazilian soccer icon.

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To cast your vote and be a part of this thrilling journey, fans can visit the Sambafoot website and participate in the online voting process. As the Samba Gold Awards draw closer, fans will eagerly await the crowning of the next Brazilian sensation. The fate of this prestigious Brazilian honor now rests in the hands of fans.

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Do you think Neymar Jr. will grab the Samba Gold award for a record seventh time? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section!

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Sahil Sharma

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Sahil Sharma is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. He's been a fan since childhood, but his love for the sport truly took off when Real Madrid won their record 10th UEFA Champions League title in 2014. That famous La Decima triumph turned him into a hardcore Madridista.
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Abhishek Das