Neymar's prestige in Argentina unshaken despite Brazil rivalry

Across one of football's most enduring national divides, Neymar returned to Santos to face San Lorenzo in the Copa Sudamericana — a competition modest in prestige but rich in meaning for those who play it. His absence from the club had spanned five years, long enough for nearly every familiar face to disappear from both rosters, yet not long enough to erode the respect Argentine fans and analysts still extend to him. In a sport where national rivalry often colors how greatness is perceived, Neymar's standing across the border offers a quiet reminder that excellence, at its highest register, te