​A week ago, Brazil’s National Team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Norway and was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16, finishing in 11th place overall—one of the poorest campaigns in Canarinho history for the tournament. The early exit signaled the likely end of an era for several senior players, including goalkeeper Alisson, full-back Danilo, center-back Marquinhos, defensive midfielder Casemiro, and forward Neymar. Many of the players called up for Brazil, who compete in Europe, headed straight from the United States to join their clubs during the vacation breaks. A handful, however, ply their trade for Brazilian teams. The domestic league is set to resume its regular schedule this coming Thursday (16th), with Botafogo hosting Santos in what promises to be a notable kickoff to the second half of the season. Santos, for its part, granted Neymar a few days off before he returns to work with the club, as his contract runs through December 2026. The forward then chose to participate in a poker tournament in the United States, where the prize money is estimated at $10,000 (roughly R$ 51,100). This article has been translated into English by artificial intelligence. You can read the original version in Portuguese here for better SEO.