Casemiro adds fuel to Neymar World Cup debate
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DJ Snake has weighed in on Neymar Jr. ’s place in Brazil’s World Cup plans, making it clear where he stands as debate around the superstar’s selection continues.
France star Kylian Mbappé cannot envision his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar missing the World Cup.
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.
Kylian Mbappe has reopened the conversation around Neymar’s Brazil future with a message few expected given their fractured past. The pair spent five seasons together at PSG, forming one of Europe’s most feared attacks before tensions overshadowed their partnership.
Brazil and Neymar Jr. continue to navigate the final stretch before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Carlo Ancelotti evaluating players ahead of naming the final squad. For now, the nation will face France and Croatia later this month in its last friendlies without a confirmed roster for the summer tournament.
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 Neymar yes, Neymar no. Neymar maybe. Brazil’s manager Carlo Ancelotti is weighing up his options just a few months before the start of the World Cup,
Neymar has less than 100 days to prove Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti wrong.
Neymar’s World Cup prospects dwindled Monday when Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti omitted him from the squad for a pair of friendlies in the United States.
His recent exclusion from friendlies against France and Croatia raised questions, but the forward has made it clear that he remains committed to proving his fitness.