Neymar did not hide his disappointment at not being called up for the Brazil national team for the friendly matches against France and Croatia scheduled for the end of the month. Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the list of players, and the 34-year-old forward, who has faced ongoing injury issues in recent years, was not included. Neymar has been absent from the Brazilian national team since suffering a serious knee injury in October 2023. "I will speak because I don't want to remain silent. It is obvious that I am disappointed and sad for not being called up. But I remain focused – day after day, training after training, game after game. We will achieve our goal, and there is still a final list to come," Neymar commented, as reported by Globoesporte, at a Kings League event. The final list for Brazil for the World Cup will be announced on May 19. Until then, Neymar has 10 matches to play for Santos in the league, two in the Copa do Brasil, and possibly in the Copa Sudamericana. In 2026, he has played four matches and scored two goals.
National Team Neymar Coach Carlo Ancelotti remains central to this story.
National Team Neymar Coach Carlo Ancelotti remains central to this story.
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