In a touching display of enduring friendship, Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. has gifted Lionel Messi and his three sons—Thiago (13), Mateo (10), and Ciro (7)—personalized signed Santos FC No. 10 jerseys, straight from his boyhood club in Brazil.
Neymar has shared a long-standing friendship with Lionel Messi during their time at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain F.C., and their bond is often regarded as one of the most genuine “bromances” in sports history.
The gesture, revealed via Santos’ viral social media post on February 10, celebrates the iconic No. 10 legacy shared by Neymar, Messi, and Brazilian legend Pelé, sending fans into a frenzy online.
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Neymar, who recently renewed his contract with Santos through the 2026 FIFA World Cup, signed four white Santos jerseys bearing his name and No. 10. Each was personalized, with Thiago’s reading “For Thiago, a hug” and similar warm notes for Mateo and Ciro.
Messi smiled alongside Thiago and Mateo in the photo, while Ciro’s jersey was sent as part of the package.
Santos’ Viral Tribute
The club’s X post went viral, racking up over 500K likes in just hours. The caption read: “From Neymar Jr. to Lionel Messi. From the Prince to the Genius. The Sacred Mantle, of immeasurable value, bearing the number immortalized by the King.
10 Number for Neymar. 10 Number for Messi. 10 Number for Pelé. An infinite legacy in soccer history. Greetings from Vila Belmiro, Lionel Messi!” Neymar later shared it on his Instagram story, confirming the signatures.
Friendship Flashback
The duo’s bond dates back to Barcelona (2013-2017), where they formed the legendary MSN trio with Luis Suárez and won multiple titles.
Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr.’s stats reflect a “wholesome rivalry” defined more by their deep friendship and shared history as teammates than by animosity.
They reunited at PSG (2021-2023) before Messi’s MLS move to Inter Miami and Neymar’s Saudi stint, then Santos return. Fans hailed it as “forever brothers.”
Fan Reactions on Social Media
Social media erupted with heart emojis and comments like “This is pure football love!” and “Neymar to Messi: Eternal No. 10 vibes.” The post trended globally, reminding fans of their off-pitch camaraderie amid Neymar’s World Cup prep and Messi’s Inter Miami and MLS dominance.
What’s Next – Messi vs Neymar in the 2026 World Cup?
Neymar Jr’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will depend on his fitness and the final squad selections by June 2026. Meanwhile, Argentina has already qualified.
Messi, captaining Inter Miami in their 2026 preseason, hasn’t publicly responded yet, but insiders say he’s thrilled. Neymar’s extension at Santos ties into his fitness push for Brazil’s World Cup squad. This gift? A perfect symbol of their unbreakable bond.
