Sao Paulo was already buzzing ahead of the NFL’s historic season opener in Brazil on Friday September 5, 2025, but the spotlight grew even brighter when Neymar turned up at the Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers clash.
The Brazilian superstar wasn’t just another fan in the crowd, but he was right in the mix with two of America’s biggest names in sport: Travis Kelce and Odell Beckham Jr.
Before kickoff at the Arena Corinthians, cameras captured Neymar sharing laughs and handshakes with Kelce, the Chiefs’ superstar tight end, and Beckham, the flamboyant wide receiver currently weighing his NFL future.
The trio’s link-up instantly went viral; a collision of football, futebol, and celebrity culture that underscored just how global the NFL has become.
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For Neymar, the moment was more than symbolic. Still a national hero despite his injury setbacks, his presence turned the NFL’s Brazil debut into a cultural event. Fans in red and yellow Chiefs jerseys chanted his name, while videos of him alongside Kelce and Beckham rocketed across X, TikTok, and Instagram.
Beckham, who has been enjoying downtime with Neymar in Brazil, added to the intrigue. He had recently silenced retirement rumors with defiant posts, and his appearance alongside Neymar only fueled chatter about what’s next for the wideout.
Kelce, meanwhile, embraced the international spotlight with his usual charisma, joking around with Beckham as Neymar looked on.
Watch the video below:
.@tkelce x @obj x @neymarjr pic.twitter.com/Xj5J3evBLD
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 5, 2025
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