Former Barcelona chief Jordi Mestre has called for the club to re-sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain - but admits the manner of his world-record £200million departure in 2017 still stings. 

Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel has said he won't rush Neymar back from injury. Neymar has missed PSG's last two victories after suffering a rib injury during the 5-0 thrashing of Montpellier.

The Brazilian models attended the launch of the new Capsule Collection Neymar Jr. x Replay in Dusseldorf, Germany on Thursday.

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It is one of the lingering questions which come to fruition just about every year now. After countless last-minute exits and near-misses, when will PSG crack the Champions League?

The Brazilian was closely monitored by the Dortmund midfielder for large parts of the opening leg of their last-16 tie and it seems his frustrations boiled over early in the second half.

The Brazilian forward returned to action on Tuesday night as the Ligue 1 giants suffered a 2-1 defeat by Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie.

Lionel Messi wants both Neymar and Lautaro Martinez to join Barcelona. The Argentine legend is spoke openly about his desire for Neymar to return.

The Brazilian superstar publicly slammed his own club for not picking him in recent weeks after he made his comeback in their 2-1 Champions League last-16 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

The Brazilian superstar has always been sidelined during early March due to either injuries and suspensions, but fans have noticed a pattern in his absences.

Footballers do not have long careers though and the clock is ticking on the mercurial Brazilian, who is probably over halfway through his now with his best days looking long behind him as it stands.

Paris St Germain extended their Ligue 1 lead to 13 points with a 4-3 home victory against Girondins de Bordeaux on Sunday but the French champions had Neymar sent off.

The Brazilian was given his marching orders for a second yellow card in second-half stoppage-time for a late tackle on Yacine Adli, and will now miss next Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Dijon.

Neymar has reportedly launched a third legal case against Barcelona in pursuit of £5.6 million in what is his third claim against his former club, but the Catalans have no intention of paying up.

Neymar has taken another step towards rejoining Barcelona after a complete breakdown in his relationship with PSG sporting director Leonardo, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel is adamant that star man Neymar is a calm character despite his latest disciplinary spat. Neymar's red card came ahead of a crucial period for PSG.

Neymar continues to be linked with a return to the Nou Camp following his world-record £198million move in the summer of 2017 to French giants PSG, where he has struggled to settle in.

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Paris Saint-Germain beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in an empty stadium due to coronavirus fears on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals 3-2 on aggregate.

Neymar mocked Erling Haaland by imitating the Norwegian's zen celebration during PSG's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last-16 second leg.

The Brazilian sealed a world record £186million move to the French capital from the Nou Camp in 2017 and has gone on to score an impressive 69 goals in 80 games.

Barcelona have set their sights on bringing Neymar back to the Nou Camp but are wary of the Brazilian's mammoth £135million price tag, according to reports in Spain.

Barcelona are lining up two huge swap deals this summer as they look to revamp their attacking options, according to Mundo Deportivo. Neymar and Lautaro Martinez are top of their wishlist.

Neymar has 'exiled himself' in his native Brazil, fleeing Paris before the city was put on lockdown due to coronavirus. The talented forward is now self-isolating in his homeland.

Just like everyone else, stars around the globe are doing what they can to keep themselves both fit and entertained. On Friday, stars began to take part in live Q&As, and continued to train.

The Brazilian forward, who joined the French champions for a world record fee of £198million in 2017, has been constantly linked with a return to Nou Camp over the past 12 months.

The PSG superstar has demonstrated his skillset on countless occasions throughout his career, with the forward having even been lectured by a referee over his showboating this campaign.

Neymar has posted pictures of him and five friends sunbathing on a foot volley court in Brazil despite the WHO advising people to self isolate and keep a one-metre distance from other people.

Having left France in a state of lockdown, the PSG star shared a number of images of himself on his Instagram page with an entourage after a game of beach volleyball in Brazil.

The 28-year-old has already made over 100 international appearances, helping his country win the Confederations Cup and an Olympic gold on home turf, but Tite says he is not the be-all and end-all.

Barcelona have opened negotiations with both Neymar and Lautaro Martinez with the Catalan giants hoping to land one of the South American duo in the summer.

Quique Setien's son has revealed his desire for his dad to take Neymar back to Barcelona.

Despite the Barcelona squad being forced to take a 70 per cent salary cut amid the coronavirus crisis, the club's hierarchy remain confident they can still finance two big money signings.

The Frenchman only joined last summer from Atletico Madrid for £108million but the Catalan club are ready to let him go to help fund their move for Neymar.

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The 28-year-old donated just over £750,000 to humanitarian agency UNICEF and to a solidarity fund that had been set up by other celebrities to help fight coronavirus.

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar was close to re-signing for Barcelona last summer, but the Catalan club had to make a last-minute pledge to sign him by 2020 to stop him joining Real Madrid.

Neymar's time in France has been overshadowed by constant rumours linking him with a move back to Spain and the 28-year-old is gearing himself up for a return to the Nou Camp this summer.

Antoine Griezmann will be going nowhere this summer, with Barcelona making the Frenchman firmly part of their plans despite a sluggish start at the Nou Camp since his big money move.

Vicente del Bosque has slammed Neymar for his 'pretending', with the legendary Spain boss warning Barcelona about re-signing the Brazilian. 

Neymar is not contemplating a summer return to Barcelona, according to a representative of the Paris Saint-Germain star.

ESPN report that an agreement has been reached to recommend a temporary reduction of salaries to players and clubs in Ligue 1 to help French football deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

Nadine Goncalves is dating model Tiago Ramos and posted a loving photo of the couple on Instagram, despite Ramos being six years Neymar's junior.

The Al Sadd manager was asked about the various transfer rumours surrounding his former side including the two strikers.

Paris Saint-Germain's Ander Herrera praised team-mate Neymar (in picture) for showing a incredible gesture of kindness to the PSG squad during the coronavirus crisis. 

It's never dull in the life of Neymar even during a time when a global pandemic is stopping him from entertaining supporters in his position as one of the greatest players in the world.

Rousaud, who was among the six directors to hand in their resignations from the board last week, revealed that a potential chase for the Brazilian forward would be 'complex' but remains a possibility.

Brazilian star has been linked with a move back to the Nou Camp, where he played for Barcelona between 2013 and 2017. PSG will reportedly offer the new deal to persuade him to stay.

Neymar has not given up hope of getting his dream move back to the Nou Camp, but the Brazil star faces a huge decision between personal satisfaction and money.

The forward was appointed Brazil's captain following their quarter-final exit at the 2018 World Cup but he was stripped of the armband by Brazil boss Tite for last year's Copa America.