Neymar has been at it again for Santos, with the Brazilian superstar registering another goal when firing a free-kick in from the tightest of angles.

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• Returned to his roots as a free agent
• Playing with a smile on his face
• Found his shooting boots in front of goal

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Following his release by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, with his lucrative contract being terminated there following much-publicised injury struggles, Neymar took the decision to return to his roots on a short-term deal.

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  At 33 years of age, he is proving once again that he is no fading force. With confidence flowing once more, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer has rediscovered his spark and a smile – making it three goals and three assists in four games in the 2-0 victory over RB Bragantino, despite being forced off with a slight knock.

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  Neymar put Santos on their way to another victory in that contest, with there less than nine minutes on the clock when he found the target. There appeared to be little threat as he strode up a free-kick wide on the left, just seven yards from the edge of the pitch. Neymar was, however, able to whip a low strike around the wall and in at the near post, via a slight deflection.

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