While football fans around the world have been focused on the Club World Cup, Brazilian superstar Neymar has captured attention off the pitch with a major personal announcement. The 34-year-old football icon revealed that he and longtime partner Bruna Biancardi are expecting another child together.
The couple shared the news with Neymar’s massive social media audience of more than 235 million followers, posting an emotional family video that quickly became one of the most talked-about celebrity moments of the week. “We have very exciting news to share with all of you,” Neymar wrote alongside the announcement.
© Bruna BiancardiThe reveal comes as Neymar continues to balance his football career with an increasingly prominent role as a father. The baby will be his fifth child and the third he shares with Biancardi.
Inside the emotional gender-reveal moment
How the couple announced their daughter
Before Neymar departed to join the Brazilian national team, the couple gathered their family for a special gender-reveal celebration. In the video, Neymar and Bruna sat together on the grass wearing matching white shirts. Joining them were their daughters, Mavie and Mel, along with Neymar’s eldest son, Davi Lucca.
The family participated in a blindfolded paint game that kept everyone guessing until the final reveal. Moments later, pink paint confirmed that the baby on the way is a girl.
Neymar’s reaction immediately became a fan favorite. “I’m going to go crazy,” he said excitedly before adding with a laugh, “I’m going to start a band, and from today on they’ll be the Spice Girls.”
© Bruna BiancardiBruna, visibly emotional during the celebration, responded affectionately: “Oh, my love.”
The announcement generated enormous engagement online. Within just eight hours, the post accumulated approximately 3.7 million likes and more than 43,000 comments, highlighting the couple’s popularity across social media.
Neymar's growing family: a full breakdown of his five children and their mothers
The new arrival will add another chapter to Neymar’s expanding family story. His first child, Davi Lucca, was born in 2011 from his relationship with Carolina Dantas. Over the years, Neymar has frequently shared moments with his son, who has grown up in the spotlight alongside one of football’s most recognizable stars.
© @neymarjrNeymar and Bruna welcomed their daughter Mavie in 2023 and later celebrated the arrival of another daughter, Mel, in 2025.
© Bruna Biancardi
© IG: @brunabiancardi / neymarjrThe footballer is also father to Helena, who was born in July 2024 from his relationship with model Amanda Kimberlly.
With another daughter on the way, Neymar is preparing to become a father of five, a role he often describes as one of the most important aspects of his life beyond football.
Who Is Bruna Biancardi?
Although many international fans first became familiar with Bruna Biancardi through her relationship with Neymar, she had already established her own successful career before entering the global spotlight.
© @brunabiancardiBorn in São Paulo on April 15, 1994, Biancardi studied Fashion Business at Anhembi Morumbi University and built experience working in marketing and e-commerce. She later transitioned into the influencer space, developing a strong following through content focused on fashion, beauty, travel, lifestyle, and motherhood. Today, she is among Brazil’s most recognizable digital personalities and has successfully expanded her presence as an entrepreneur.
Her social media platforms regularly feature family moments, fashion collaborations, and glimpses into her life as a mother.
The timeline of Neymar and Bruna Biancardi's on-and-off relationship
Neymar and Bruna’s relationship has often made headlines, marked by periods of separation and reconciliation. One of the most difficult chapters came in 2024 following the birth of Helena, Neymar’s daughter with Amanda Kimberlly. The situation led to a temporary split between Neymar and Bruna and sparked widespread public discussion.
At the time, the Brazilian soccer star had written a heartfelt apology to Bruna, expressing his deep regret for his actions. “I do this for both of you and your family,” he wrote in a translated Instagram post, alongside a photo of the couple. “I know that my actions were unjustifiable, and I do not need to justify myself. However, I need you in our lives.”
© Getty ImagesNeymar acknowledged Bruna’s pain and suffering. He also took responsibility for his mistakes and recognized their impact on the most special person in his life. He called Bruna “the woman I dreamed of following beside me, mother of my child.”
“Our purpose will prevail, our love for our baby will win, and our love for each other will make us stronger,” he pleaded at the time.
Despite those challenges, the couple eventually reconciled and focused on raising their family together. Since then, they have shared numerous family milestones, including the births of their daughters and now the announcement of another baby girl.
© @neymarjrNeymar and Bruna's most memorable public moments leading up to this announcement
Most recently, Neymar Jr. was officially included in Brazil’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement immediately triggered celebrations across social media, but one of the most emotional reactions came from Neymar’s longtime partner, Bruna Biancardi, who took to Instagram shortly after the squad list was confirmed.
“I have seen and lived through difficult days with you,” Bruna wrote. According to her message, there were moments when “giving up seemed easier,” yet Neymar continued pushing forward. “The frustrations, attacks, jokes, and sensationalist headlines made me genuinely worried about your emotional and psychological state,” she wrote.
© Bruna BiancardiDespite the negativity, she praised Neymar for refusing to abandon his goals. “It was emotional to see how many people recognize what many tried to erase,” Bruna added. “Now a new chapter begins, perhaps the one you’ve been waiting for the most. And this call-up is not luck. It’s the result of your dedication, faith, effort, courage, and love for what you do!”
