Brazil came from a difficult stretch in recent years, marked by a lack of charisma and boldness that fans had grown accustomed to. Many agreed that the last true representative of that spirit was Neymar Jr., the player they believed could restore that sense of confidence. Yet he ended up left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s most recent call-up.

Neymar contradicted Ancelotti’s explanation for his absence from the Brazil squad. The forward argued that his physical problems were not as concerning as the coach suggested, despite Ancelotti insisting that fitness issues were the key factor behind his decision not to include the Santos star in the upcoming international window.

“I had an inflammation in the adductor. It was uncomfortable, but nothing serious. I even played today. Against Bahia last Su

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