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'What's the problem?' - Neymar shuts down World Cup injury concerns

Brazil superstar Neymar has laughed off suggestions that his latest fitness setback could jeopardise his participation in the 2026 World Cup. The Santos forward was in the stands to support his club side in a Copa Sudamericana clash with Deportivo Cuenca on Tuesday night, where he faced questions regarding a calf issue.

Neymar - Robinho Jr

Neymar allegedly involved in altercation with Robinho Jr in Santos training

Neymar was allegedly involved in a heated physical altercation with Robinho Jr during Santos training. There was "pushing and shoving" between the pair, and it has been reported that Neymar tripped the youngster in the Sunday session. Although the situation escalated, reports suggest the two players have since resolved their differences ahead of upcoming matches.

San Lorenzo v Santos - Copa CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026

Ex-Brazil star claims Neymar would be 'headless chicken' in PSG-Bayern thriller

Neymar has been told he no longer possesses the intensity required to compete at the highest level of world football following his latest display for Santos. Former Brazil international Walter Casagrande has suggested that Neymar "doesn't deserve" a World Cup spot while claiming the forward would be an anonymous figure in a game at the level of Paris Saint-Germain's 5-4 Champions League win over Bayern Munich.

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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Bayern Munich crestBayern Munich342851122368689
W
W
D
W
W
2Borussia Dortmund crestBorussia Dortmund34227570343673
W
W
L
W
L
3RB Leipzig crestRB Leipzig34205966471965
L
W
L
W
W
4VfB Stuttgart crestVfB Stuttgart34188871492262
D
W
D
D
L
5Hoffenheim crestHoffenheim34187965521361
L
W
D
W
W
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