Kolkata: Brazilian football superstar Neymar Jr is likely to make a visit to the City of Joy later this year during Durga Puja. Although Neymar’s exact purpose of visit is yet to be known, according to top sources the Brazil international is expected to inaugurate several Puja pandals during the holy occasion.
He also might visit some aspiring football clubs during his stay in Kolkata. The Brazilian, who signed to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal last year, has been out of action lately due to injury issues.
Off the field, Neymar also announced the birth of his third child with model Amanda Kimberlly recently. His third child comes less than nine months after the birth of his second child. Neymar announced about his third child on Instagram. Neymar will be third high-profile football superstar to visit Kolkata in less than a year. In 2023, Argentina World Cup-winner goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez visited Kolkata.