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'You're not Neymar!' - Vinicius Jr. sent brutal Brazil No.10 shirt warning

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has been urged to abandon Brazil’s iconic number 10 shirt following a series of underwhelming performances for the Selecao. Critics suggest that the winger is struggling under the psychological weight of the jersey, which is traditionally reserved for "creative geniuses" like Neymar. Amid a lack of goals for his country, a former international defender has delivered a blunt reality check regarding his role in the national setup.

Brazil in BIG trouble: Ancelotti's Selecao still struggling

The Neymar chants began just moments after Hugo Ekitike put France 2-0 up on Brazil at the Gillette Stadium. It was the last thing Carlo Ancelotti would have wanted to hear, but probably the first thing he would have expected in the circumstances. The Italian's decision to leave out the Selecao's all-time leading goal-scorer from his latest squad had dominated the build-up to Thursday's high-profile friendly in Foxborough.

Neymar opens up on 'crushing' pressure of playing in Brazil

Neymar has detailed the immense emotional burden while toiling for full fitness at Santos. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain superstar says the pressure to perform in his homeland is "crushing" as he eyes a World Cup spot with Brazil. Despite the weight of expectation, the veteran forward took time to laud former team-mate Kylian Mbappe’s elite finishing.

Santos v Vasco Da Gama - Brasileirao 2026

Neymar shines for Santos after Brazil snub

Neymar has stepped up his return to full fitness by starring in a Santos training match, bagging a goal and an assist to remind onlookers of his enduring quality. The legendary forward was a high-profile omission from Carlo Ancelotti’s latest Brazil squad, but this domestic display suggests he is determined to force his way back into the international reckoning.

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Brazil, the Neymar case: Ancelotti leaves him out, but the strikers aren’t scoring

Out of the friendly against France; since the Italian took over as coach of the Seleção, he has rotated seven strikers who have never scored

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The debate that Ancelotti wants to avoid is gaining momentum

The Selecao have been given a wake-up call at the start of the World Cup year. The big talking point afterwards is a player who wasn’t even selected.

Neymar 'not a tremendous professional' like Messi or CR7, says Brazil icon

Brazil legend Zico has delivered an honest assessment of Neymar’s career, suggesting the Santos star has failed to match the professionalism of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite acknowledging his compatriot's immense natural ability, Zico believes off-field habits have hindered the forward’s longevity and consistency.

Mbappe makes big Neymar World Cup claim

Kylian Mbappe has joined the growing debate surrounding Neymar’s international future, insisting that he cannot imagine a World Cup without the Brazilian superstar. As pressure mounts on Selecao boss Carlo Ancelotti to recall the veteran forward, Mbappe has backed his former team-mate to prove his fitness in time for the 2026 tournament.

Is Neymar's World Cup dream already over?

Neymar found himself back in headlines across Europe last week after he was brought up as a topic of debate on The Overlap. Gary Neville introduced a new 'Unpopular Opinions' segment, and kicked it off with the following statement: "No Premier League player in history is better than a prime Neymar."

Brazil boss Ancelotti responds to Neymar selection pressure

Carlo Ancelotti has responded to the growing noise surrounding Neymar’s international future with Brazil. Despite the Santos forward’s ongoing absence from the national team, a host of legends and current stars have demanded his inclusion for the 2026 World Cup.

Ferdinand disagrees with Rooney: 'Neymar did things Messi & CR7 couldn't'

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has waded into the debate surrounding Neymar's legacy, directly challenging former team-mate Wayne Rooney’s recent suggestion that the Brazilian was never a "top, top player". Speaking on his podcast, the former England defender insisted that at his peak, Neymar possessed a level of flair and technical ability that rivalled Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. While acknowledging Rooney's own greatness, Ferdinand argued that the Santos star was once the undisputed heir to the global throne.

Fabinho claims Neymar is still Brazil's 'most talented player'

Fabinho has backed Neymar to make Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, claiming the Santos star remains his country's "most talented player" despite his ongoing fitness struggles. As Carlo Ancelotti’s current squad prepares for a high-profile friendly against France, the debate surrounding Neymar’s physical condition and international future continues to dominate the narrative.

Romario to Ancelotti: “Watch out…”

The former striker's warning to the current manager: there is already a buzz of excitement in Brazil ahead of the World Cup.

Neymar spent '24 hours playing poker' after being ruled out of Santos game

Neymar allegedly spent almost an entire day playing "high-stakes" poker while sidelined from his duties at Santos due to "load management". The Brazilian icon was ruled out of his club's latest game against Cruzeiro, but his activities off the pitch have sparked a fresh debate regarding his professional commitment.

'Pay attention!' – Romario hits out at Ancelotti over Neymar Brazil snub

Brazil legend Romario has demanded that Carlo Ancelotti "pay attention" following Neymar's omission from the latest Selecao squad. Romario insisted that the Santos forward remains an indispensable asset for the national team as they ramp up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Cafu springs a surprise: "Neither Messi nor Ronaldo – the best is someone else"

The former Roma and Milan full-back is certain: La Pulce and CR7 are not the best of this century.

Frequently asked questions

: Carlo Ancelotti ist am 10. Juni 1959 in einer kleinen Gemeinde in der Emilia-Romagna namens Reggiolo zur Welt gekommen.
: Ja – und das auf höchstem Niveau. Genauer gesagt als zentraler Mittelfeldspieler, der schon vor Jahrzehnten das Spiel aus dem Zentrum heraus verstanden hat.
: Seine Karriere hat im Jugendbereich von der Reggiolo und Parma begonnen. Bei den "Ducali" hat er damals in der Serie C auch drei Jahre lang in der ersten Mannschaft gespielt, ehe es ihn jeweils fünf Saisons zum AS Roma und zum AC Milan verschlagen hat.
: Carlo Ancelotti hat in jeder der fünf Top-Ligen die Meisterschaft geholt – das ist ihm konkret in Italien (Milan), England (Chelsea), Frankreich (PSG), Deutschland (Bayern) und Spanien (Real Madrid) gelungen. Weitere nationale Trophäen und eine ganze Reihe internationaler Erfolge sind in der Sammlung hinzugekommen.
: Fünfmal als Trainer – das ist ein Rekord – sowie zuvor zweimal als Aktiver. Macht insgesamt sieben Siege in der Königsklasse. Kein anderer Coach kommt auch nur in die Nähe dieser Zahl.
: Nur um einige Namen zu nennen: Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Vinícius Jr. und Didier Drogba.
: Carlo Ancelottis Nettovermögen wird auf rund 50 Millionen US-Dollar geschätzt. Sein aktuelles Jahresgehalt liegt bei etwa 10,5 Millionen US-Dollar – zudem würde er bei einem Titel bei der WM 2026 einen Bonus von fünf Millionen Euro erhalten.
: Er hat zwei Kinder aus erster Ehe: Katia und Davide. Letzterer hat in den Jahren 2012 bis 2025 durchgehend im Trainerstab seines Vaters gearbeitet. Anschließend hat er erstmals als Chefcoach bei Botafogo unterschrieben.
: Ancelotti ist mit der Kanadierin Mariann Barrena McClay verheiratet. Die beiden führen seit Jahren eine stabile und so gut es geht medienferne Partnerschaft.
: Ja, und das mehrfach – unter anderem 2003, 2007, 2014 und 2022, jeweils durch die IFFHS.
: Ja, gleich zwei, die unterschiedlicher kaum sein könnten – nämlich "Carletto" und "Dottore". Letzterer hängt mit einem Ehrendoktorat seitens der Universität Parma zusammen.

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