Neymar Reportedly Plays High-Stakes Online Poker for Nearly 24 Hours After Being Benched

According to a report by Goal.com citing sources, Brazilian football superstar Neymar has allegedly spent a significant amount of time playing high-stakes online poker after recently being left out of Santos' matchday squad. The report states that Neymar played poker for nearly 24 hours straight, with relatively large bets.

Neymar has previously shown a strong interest in poker on multiple public occasions. He has shared images of himself playing poker on social media and participated in various poker-related recreational activities. However, this time, when the team rested him due to "workload management," his prolonged indulgence in poker has sparked speculation about his professional attitude.

High-stakes online poker is popular among many sports stars for its excitement, but it also comes with financial and psychological risks. It is normal for professional athletes to play cards to relax on their days off, but if it takes up too much time or even affects rest, it may backfire. As of now, neither Neymar nor Santos FC has made an official response to this report.