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Neymar Sends Santos No. 10 Shirts to Messi and His Children in Pelé Tribute

Santos framed the gift as a salute to the club’s sacred number that connects Pelé’s legacy with today’s No. 10s.

Overview

  • Santos shared a Feb. 10 photo of Lionel Messi holding a Neymar-branded Santos No. 10 jersey, with his children also pictured receiving replicas.
  • Reports differ on whether two or three of Messi’s children received shirts, reflecting minor inconsistencies from the viral social post.
  • The club’s message paired Messi and Neymar with Pelé’s iconic number, declaring “10 of Neymar. 10 of Messi. 10 of Pelé” in a nod to the shirt’s heritage.
  • Messi continues at Inter Miami, where his contract runs through December 31, 2028.
  • Neymar reclaimed Santos’ No. 10 upon his 2025 return but has struggled for fitness, has yet to feature this season, and is targeting a Brazil recall for the 2026 World Cup, with Goal reporting he could be available for the next match.