A Billionaire’s Final Wish: Neymar Named Sole Heir to £846 Million Fortune Despite No Personal Connection
In a
story that has stunned both the financial and sporting worlds, a Brazilian
billionaire has reportedly left his entire fortune, estimated at £846 million
($1 billion), to football superstar Neymar Jr., despite never having met him.
The extraordinary bequest was formalized in a will authenticated on June 12, 2025, at a notary office in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in the presence of two witnesses.
The
unnamed businessman, described as single and childless, is said to have felt a
deep emotional connection to Neymar, particularly admiring the footballer’s
close relationship with his father, Neymar Sr. According to local media, this
bond reminded the billionaire of his own late father, prompting him to choose
Neymar as the sole heir to his vast estate.
While
Neymar has not publicly commented on the inheritance, sources close to the
player suggest he intends to honor the billionaire’s memory through charitable
initiatives and investments in youth sports across Brazil. The footballer, now
33, recently returned to his boyhood club Santos after a brief stint with Saudi
Pro League side Al-Hilal. His renewed presence in Brazilian football has
reignited national pride and speculation about his role in the upcoming 2026
World Cup.
The
billionaire’s decision has sparked widespread debate, not only for its sheer
scale but also for its legal implications. Brazilian courts must now verify the
authenticity of the will and determine whether Neymar can legally inherit the
fortune. Complicating matters further, the billionaire’s family has reportedly
contested the will, setting the stage for a potentially landmark legal battle
over testamentary freedom versus familial rights.
If
approved, the inheritance would rank among the most significant wealth
transfers from a private individual to a sports personality in history. It also
underscores Neymar’s influence beyond the pitch, as a cultural icon whose story
resonates deeply, even with those he’s never met. As the legal proceedings
unfold, the world watches with fascination, wondering whether this surreal
twist of fate will become a defining chapter in Neymar’s legacy.
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Neymar’s Billion-Dollar Inheritance: Legal Review Continues Amid Global
Fascination
As of
early September 2025, the extraordinary story of a Brazilian billionaire
leaving his entire fortune, estimated at £846 million ($1 billion), to football
superstar Neymar Jr. remains under legal scrutiny, with no final ruling yet
issued by Brazilian courts. The will, formalized on June 12 in Porto Alegre and
authenticated in the presence of two witnesses, names Neymar as the sole heir
to the billionaire’s estate despite the two never having met.
The
billionaire, described as single and childless, reportedly admired Neymar’s
close relationship with his father, Neymar Sr., which reminded him of his own
late father. In the will, he expressed a personal connection to the footballer,
stating, “I like Neymar, I identify with him a lot. He’s not self-serving,
something rare these days”.
Legal
experts have noted that while the will appears valid, it must still be cleared
by the courts, especially as the billionaire’s family has contested the
inheritance. The case could become a landmark in Brazilian testamentary law,
testing the boundaries of personal freedom in estate planning versus familial
claims.
Neymar,
who recently returned to Santos FC and is preparing for the 2026 World Cup, has
not publicly commented on the inheritance. However, sources close to him
suggest he intends to honor the billionaire’s legacy through philanthropic
efforts, particularly in youth sports development across Brazil.
For now,
the world watches as the legal process unfolds, awaiting confirmation of
whether Neymar will indeed receive one of the most astonishing personal
inheritances in sports history.
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