Neymar & Jimmy Butler show off huge poker cash haul – with injured Brazil & Al-Hilal forward winning over $500,000 alongside NBA superstar

Neymar may be nursing an injury, but the Brazilian has still been winning big after pulling in a huge poker cash haul alongside NBA star Jimmy Butler.

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• South American suffered ligament damage
• Missed title win & Copa America as a result
• Enjoying summer break before pre-season

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Having suffered knee ligament damage in October 2023 while on World Cup qualifying duty with his country, Neymar has been on a long road to recovery. He has made just five appearances for Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal since linking up with them last summer.

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  A return to fitness is now in sight – after being forced to sit out the 2024 Copa America – but Neymar is finding other ways to keep himself amused. The South American is a big poker fan and has taken part in some of the biggest tournaments on that circuit.

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• THE GOSSIP

  Neymar has been back at the table, with cards continuing to fall kindly in his favour. He did lose one $174,000 hand to basketball superstar Butler, but still finished the day with more than $500,000 to his name – with his haul of $100 bills being showcased on social media by Miami Heat forward Butler.

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• WHAT NEXT?

  While being in a position to relax and wind down during the summer break, Neymar will be expected to form part of pre-season plans at Al-Hilal. He has ruled out a move elsewhere, amid talk of a reunion with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, and will continue to pull in more funds from his lucrative contract in the Middle East.