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LEGACY: How Brazil came to rely solely on Neymar

This is Legacy, GOAL’s podcast and feature series following the countdown to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. This week, we explore the rise, the fractures, the fading aura and the new stars who still haven’t claimed the spotlight for Brazil, and the question hanging over this World Cup cycle: what remains for Neymar - and for a national team that spent 20 years depending on him?

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Hero worship! How Real star Rodrygo has been inspired by Neymar

Real Madrid and Brazil star Rodrygo has told GOAL why he continues to be inspired by fellow countryman Neymar, with hero worship being enjoyed while on international duty. Blancos forward Rodrygo will not be gracing this summer’s World Cup due to an unfortunate injury, but the Selecao’s all-time leading goalscorer remains in contention to earn a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans.

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Neymar misses Santos training due to viral infection

Neymar’s hopes of securing a place in the Brazil squad for the upcoming World Cup have hit another hurdle following his absence from Santos training on Sunday. The forward was a notable absentee at the CT Rei Pele as the squad prepares for continental action, having been laid low with a viral infection.

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Explained: Why Neymar left out of 980-sticker World Cup album

Neymar has been the face of Brazilian football for over a decade, but the mercurial forward has suffered a major blow ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The 34-year-old has been officially omitted from the iconic Panini sticker album, marking the first time in four editions that he will not be featured among the world's elite players.

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Ex-Brazil star insists Neymar 'not at level he needs to be' for World Cup

Brazil's 1994 World Cup winner Rai has cast doubt over Neymar's suitability for the 2026 tournament, claiming the Santos forward is no longer at the physical level required for the international stage despite his undeniable technical brilliance. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star is still struggling to build up his fitness with Santos ahead of his country's bid for glory in North America this summer.

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Vinicius Jr told he's 'far from' Messi and Ronaldo

Despite being a leading figure at Santiago Bernabeu, Vinicius Jr is reportedly missing a vital ingredient required to join the pantheon of footballing greats. Former Brazil and Atletico Madrid defender Joao Miranda has offered a stinging appraisal of the Brazilian winger’s standing in the global game. The Real Madrid star has been told he is still a long way off reaching the legendary heights of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Ancelotti urges Italy to return to 'defensive mentality'

Carlo Ancelotti has urged Italy to reclaim the defensive identity that once made the nation the most feared in world football. The Brazil boss believes an obsession with modern tactical trends has left the Azzurri fragile and lacking elite standards, resulting in a third straight failure to qualify for the World Cup.

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Hulk offers blunt verdict on Neymar's World Cup hopes

Brazil veteran Hulk has delivered a surprisingly neutral assessment regarding Neymar’s potential inclusion in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. As the legendary forward battles to regain full match fitness following a lengthy injury absence, the lack of an explicit endorsement from his former international team-mate has intensified the selection debate.

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Ancelotti sets World Cup condition for Neymar

The debate surrounding Neymar’s place in the Brazilian national team has intensified as the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico draws closer. Neymar has been handed a significant lifeline regarding his international future as Carlo Ancelotti opened the door for a potential World Cup return. Despite missing out on recent call-ups, the forward remains firmly in the thoughts of the Selecao coaching staff ahead of the tournament.

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Galatasaray Istanbul wurde am 1. Oktober 1905 gegrĂźndet.

 

Galatasaray Istanbul ist ein mitgliedergefßhrter Verein. 

Das Stadion heißt offiziell Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi – RAMS Park.

Der RAMS Park hat eine Kapazität von 53.978 Zuschauern.

Neben unzähligen Meisterschaften kann der Verein 19 Siege im tßrkischen Pokal und 17 Erfolge im tßrkischen Supercup verbuchen. Dazu kommt der Gewinn des UEFA-Cups und des UEFA Super Cups.

Der Verein ist mit 25 Meisterschaften der alleinige Rekordmeister der SĂźper Lig (zuletzt 2025).

Rekordspieler von Galatasaray Istanbul ist BĂźlent Korkmaz. Er bestritt insgesamt 590 Pflichtspiele fĂźr den Verein.

Hakan Şükür erzielte beim Klub insgesamt 288 Tore in 539 Pflichtspielen.

Besonders prägend waren die Jahre um den UEFA-Cup-Sieg 2000 mit Legenden wie Gheorghe Hagi, Claudio Taffarel und Gheorghe Popescu. Selbst Franck Ribery trug einst das Trikot der "Löwen“, wenngleich er nur für ein halbes Jahr blieb.

Aktuell stehen zudem Stars wie Ilkay GĂźndogan und Leroy Sane im Kader.

Fatih Terim fĂźhrte den Klub in vier Amtszeiten zu acht Meisterschaften und dem UEFA-Cup-Sieg 2000. Eine SchlĂźsselrolle spielte zudem der ehemalige deutsche Bundestrainer Jupp Derwall. Auch Roberto Mancini oder Karl-Heinz Feldkamp waren einst Trainer.

Der bekannteste Spitzname lautet "Aslanlar“ (die Löwen). Der türkische Spitzenklub Galatasaray ist aber auch unter dem Namen "Cimbom" bekannt.