Neymar and Bruna Biancardi Expecting Third Child, Brazil Star Jokes About Starting 'Spice Girls' Band

Neymar and Bruna Biancardi have announced they are expecting their third child, with the Brazil forward humorously suggesting he could form a new 'Spice Girls' band.

Neymar has announced that he and his partner Bruna Biancardi are expecting their third child together. The news was revealed during a family gender reveal event, where the couple learned they are set to welcome another daughter. This joyful announcement comes as Neymar is currently undergoing recovery from an injury.

The gender reveal video, shared on social media, showcased a celebratory moment for Neymar, Biancardi, and their daughters Mavie and Mel, along with Neymar's eldest son, Davi Lucca. Following the reveal, Neymar made a light-hearted comment regarding his growing family, humorously stating that he plans to form a band called the 'Spice Girls.'

With this new addition, Neymar will become a father of five. His children are from three different relationships: Davi Lucca, Helena, Mavie, and Mel, with the upcoming child being his third with Biancardi. Neymar's joke about the band reflects his positive outlook during a challenging time in his career, as he continues to recover from a grade two calf injury sustained while playing for Santos.

While the family news is uplifting, Neymar's status with the Brazil national team remains precarious. He was unable to participate in Brazil's recent 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening Group C match due to his ongoing injury. Brazil's medical team is adopting a cautious approach to his rehabilitation, especially given his history of muscular and ankle issues.

At 34 years old, Neymar has not played a competitive match since mid-May, making it essential for him to follow a careful recovery plan. Despite being sidelined, his presence is considered valuable for the squad, as Brazil hopes that his experience can mentor younger players during the tournament.

Brazilian officials are optimistic that Neymar will be able to return to training soon, allowing him to regain fitness ahead of the knockout stages. The coaching staff is committed to a careful management of his recovery and are not rushing his comeback. The Selecao are currently preparing to face Haiti on June 20, although Neymar is still expected to be unavailable for that match.