It was said that he was going to be the new Pele and now the decline of Neymar

In 2015 he was in contention to win the Ballon d'Or although it ended up going to his then Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi, but in less than ten years, Neymar's career has gone downhill and he is now reportedly about to be fired from Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal.

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Neymar's performance at Al-Hilal has been a topic of great debate since his arrival in Saudi Arabia. While his undisputed talent is evident, several factors have influenced his performance and generated conflicting opinions.

Injuries have been a constant problem in Neymar's career and have limited his participation in several important matches.

Neymar has failed to maintain a consistent level of performance throughout the season. There have been games in which he has been the best player on the pitch and others in which he has gone unnoticed.

Saudi soccer is very different from European soccer, both in terms of pace of play and level of competition. Neymar has had to adapt to new conditions and this has taken time.

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The media pressure on Neymar is enormous. He is expected to be the leader of the team and to make the difference in every game. This pressure can affect his performance and generate more scrutiny of his performances.

Neymar's performance at Al-Hilal has been a mixture of lights and shadows. While he has shown flashes of his talent, injuries and lack of consistency have prevented him from reaching his full potential. It will be interesting to follow his evolution closely in the coming months to see if he manages to fully adapt to Saudi soccer and return to his best level.