Santos shared a contradictory update on Neymar's fitness after the superstar was snubbed by Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian suggested injury concerns were behind the decision, claiming the forward had suffered another setback. For a player desperate to make his mark at next summer’s World Cup, it was a bitter pill to swallow.
Carlo Ancelotti discussed his future with the Brazil national team beyond the 2026 World Cup as the legendary ex-Real Madrid boss revealed if he plans to stay as Selecao coach after the tournament is over. Ancelotti signed a one-year contract with CBF in the summer after leaving Los Blancos at the end of the 2024-25 La Liga campaign. He was replaced by Xabi Alonso at Santiago Bernabeu.
Carlo Ancelotti fired a warning to Neymar regarding his selection in Brazil's World Cup squad after he admitted that the Santos star is not guaranteed a place in his plans for next summer's tournament. Since taking charge of the Selecao earlier in the summer, Ancelotti has omitted Neymar from his squads for the June and September international breaks.
Barcelona star Raphinha is reportedly "furious" at Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti for playing him against Bolivia, with World Cup qualification already assured.
The Italian manager made numerous changes, and saw his disjointed team deservedly fall to a side that needed to win to keep their dream of playing at 2026 alive
Brazil eased past Chile with a 3-0 win at the Maracana in World Cup qualifying, but the match was not without controversy. Manchester United star Casemiro was at the centre of attention after appearing to intentionally stamp on Felipe Loyola late in the first half. Despite the ugly challenge, the veteran midfielder escaped with just a yellow card and avoided dismissal.
Chelsea teenager Estevao Willian scored his first senior goal for Brazil in spectacular fashion, netting a bicycle kick during a 3-0 win over Chile in the World Cup qualifier. The 18-year-old, already making waves in the Premier League, earned the loudest cheer inside the Maracana and capped his standout display with an acrobatic opener that lit up the night.
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro endured a frightening moment during Brazil’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Chile, collapsing and vomiting on the pitch after a heavy collision with Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli. The 23-year-old striker, who has enjoyed a flying start to life at Chelsea, required medical attention but later reassured fans about his condition.
The FA did not provide an independent assessment during Lucas Paqueta's spot-fixing case, claims an extensive report after the Brazilian was acquitted.
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