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NEYMAR’S two-year-old daughter Mavie experienced a tough night after being struck in the head by a stray ball during a Santos match.
The video, shared on X , captures Mavie in tears, being comforted by her famous father after the incident.
Mavie, Neymar’s daughter, was hit in the head by a ball during a Santos match and left crying in her father’s armsCredit: X
Neymar returned to Santos in JanuaryCredit: Getty
This unfortunate event follows Mavie's recent visit to the hospital after breaking her hand just days earlier.
To lift her spirits, Neymar donned a fairy costume and performed a dance for his little girl.
The video of the incident shows a security guard mishandling a fast-moving ball directed at him, which then ricocheted and hit Mavie.
Santos went on to defeat Corinthians 3-1 in a fiercely contested match in the Brazilian Serie A.
It didn’t take long for Brazilian fans to react to the viral video, which has garnered over 500,000 views.
One user commented in Portuguese: “We need to ban whoever threw that ball, even if they didn’t mean to hit the diva. (laughing emoji)”
Others expressed more empathy, stating: “It wasn’t entirely the security guard’s fault; they threw a rock at him.”
Another user humorously remarked: “She performed better than Neymar with the ball.”
Mavie, born in October 2021, is Neymar’s second child and his first daughter with model girlfriend Bruna Biancardi.
One month after Mavie's birth, her parents ended their relationship, and Neymar announced the arrival of his third child, Helena, with Amanda Kimberlly in July 2024.
A year later, Neymar – who returned to his boyhood club Santos in January following a challenging period with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia – welcomed his fourth child and second with Biancardi, Mel, in July 2025.
Neymar became a father for the first time in August 2011 when he welcomed Davi Lucca, his only son, with then-partner Carolina Dantas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Neymar's daughter Mavie during the match?
Mavie was accidentally hit in the head by a stray ball during a Santos match, which left her in tears.
How did Neymar respond to Mavie's injury?
Neymar comforted Mavie after the incident and later cheered her up by dressing in a fairy costume and dancing for her.
What other incidents has Mavie faced recently?
Just days before the match incident, Mavie was taken to the hospital for a broken hand.
