Neymar celebrates at his sister's Walt Disney-themed 20th birthday party after receiving permission from Barcelona manager Luis Enrique and club captains

  • Neymar news: Click here for all the latest on the Barcelona star
  • The birthday party took place in the Brazilian capital Sao Paulo
  • Neymar did not stick to the theme, instead wearing his trademark hat
  • Barcelona had to do without Neymar against Eibar on Sunday
  • The 24-year-old will return from suspension at the weekend
  • Neymar and his sister are close - they have matching tattoos 

By Amitai Winehouse For Mailonline

Published: 05:48 EST, 9 March 2016 | Updated: 07:39 EST, 9 March 2016

Neymar flew to Brazil to attend his sister Rafaella's Walt Disney-themed 20th birthday party - after gaining special permission from Barcelona.

The Barcelona star missed out on his club's 4-0 win against Eibar on Sunday through suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. 

He received special dispensation from manager Luis Enrique and the club's four captains to attend the celebration in Sao Paolo instead.

Neymar travelled back to Brazil to celebrate at his sister Rafaella's 20th birthday party in Sao Paulo

Neymar travelled back to Brazil to celebrate at his sister Rafaella's 20th birthday party in Sao Paulo

The 24-year-old forward had to ask Barcelona's four club captains if he could attend the event

The 24-year-old forward had to ask Barcelona's four club captains if he could attend the event

Neymar attended the event wearing his trademark hat, ignoring his sister's chosen Walt Disney theme

Neymar attended the event wearing his trademark hat, ignoring his sister's chosen Walt Disney theme

The Brazil international has been exceptional for Barcelona this season, scoring 23 times in 37 games

The Brazil international has been exceptional for Barcelona this season, scoring 23 times in 37 games

Brazil international Neymar showed his own sense of style by ignoring the theme, turning up to the event on Monday in his trademark hat.

The 24-year-old is close to his sister Rafaella - the pair received tattoos of each other in June 2015.

Neymar clearly had fun at the event, judging by his Instagram post afterwards.

He wrote: 'This photo shows how happy I was yesterday. Watching my sister grow up and reconnecting with friends is priceless. I long for yesterday, what a moment.'

Neymar getting into a car at the event on Monday night, having had a 'priceless' evening

Neymar getting into a car at the event on Monday night, having had a 'priceless' evening

Neymar has been in exceptional form for Barcelona this season, scoring 23 times in 37 appearances for the club.

He has also provided 10 assists in La Liga, forming a dynamic trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

The Nou Camp club top La Liga after 28 games played - they have 72 points and have only lost twice.

A photograph of the invitation for the exclusive event, which took place at Villa Mix on Monday

A photograph of the invitation for the exclusive event, which took place at Villa Mix on Monday

Neymar's father was also in attendance at the event, along with other close family and friends

Neymar's father was also in attendance at the event, along with other close family and friends

The tricky winger is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Getafe in La Liga 

The tricky winger is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Getafe in La Liga 

Neymar has formed a dynamic and devastating attacking trio with Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at Barcelona

Neymar has formed a dynamic and devastating attacking trio with Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at Barcelona

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