Neymar is "angry and sad" after he was left out of Carlo Ancelotti's latest Brazil squad.
However, the 34-year-old is still holding out hope he will be able to feature for his nation at this summer's World Cup.
Neymar, who is Brazil's record goalscorer, was named in Ancelotti's preliminary squad for Brazil's upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia.
But Ancelotti did not include Neymar in his final selection, which was announced on Monday.
"You cannot simply brush that aside," Neymar said, as quoted by Brazilian media outlets.
"Of course, I am angry and sad that I was not called up.
"But the focus remains day by day, every training session, match by match. We will achieve our goal. There is still one final call-up to come, and the dream lives on."
In a press conference accompanying his squad announcement, Ancelotti said: "Neymar can go to the World Cup – if he is 100% fit."
The Italian explained Neymar was not called up this month due to not being fully fit.
Neymar has not played for Brazil since 2023, when he sustained a serious knee injury while in action against Uruguay.
Spheg
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he not in condition
paoabdiloy
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Sorry Neymar, you're a SPENT FORCE as per the world cup 2026. No serious manager should name you in his first team for such huge assignment considering your lack of quality playing time and in a " big" club.
bahbckmotu
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to hell with you
tehcdilmnt
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very injury prone and fragile player, basically useless for the sponsor
Heociprty
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Just relax Newmarket just keep fit time is there no need to rush my general
Kecbdelrsz
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mkzkz
Woaenouyz
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Coulda shoulda will be what they say about his career but if he gets to 75% he’s probably there best #10 these days. Not the same Brazilian talent up front for a generation it seams.
nozbcdkprz
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he is finished that one
Richard0010
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Injury ruined his career, I love him so much
sam_omi
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Brazil are not here to gamble anything
enkel45
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I just don’t understand how they always watch football with just emotions and not analysis bro
yea that's exactly my point
Judas_is_cariot
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the only thing he hasn't won is the world cup f the balloon dor lol y'all are just some salty Barcelona fans that up to this day won't give the guy a break he's just trying to get into the squad for one last world cup if he's fit when the time comes y not let him play......still can't deny he's the 3 best footballer behind the two goat's ....MSN wow Barcelona fans can't get over that......king NEYMAR keep pushing bro
I just don’t understand how they always watch football with just emotions and not analysis bro
Judas_is_cariot
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Good decision they don't want toxic character
Are you talking about vini? Or perhaps you’re just as dumb as the team you support
Judas_is_cariot
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lets just accept the fact that the guy is done and dusted in football...The coach can't build a team on once upon a time, the only football the world will remember him is the one he played at Barca and the rest is retirement.
Even a finished Ronaldo is been called up for his national side, let’s just say anceloti hates that dude
Judas_is_cariot
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He should earn a place in the squad .
Like he’s an upcoming, i guess you started watching football last week
Judas_is_cariot
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He shouldn't be cause he's finished
A finished Ronaldo is still being called up for his national team and you’re saying this trash?
MUTAPE10
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Every team needs a proper 10, and among the ones who are there you get the best option. The current Brazil needs a 10 and unfortunately their only and best option is Neymar, as a false 9, flanked by Vini and Richarlison or Endrik, with Casemiro, Fabinho and Bruno midfield. Brazil needs Neymar, even at 80%. A team without a 10 has no centre of play, and struggles.
Yamal2025_1
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He shouldn't be cause he's finished
no when Ronaldo is still playing 🎴
vuaabdipu
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He shouldn't be cause he's finished
Kenny Collins
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lets just accept the fact that the guy is done and dusted in football...The coach can't build a team on once upon a time, the only football the world will remember him is the one he played at Barca and the rest is retirement.
check out players there didn't call and know the players they are reserving for the world cup already
Topabinors
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hi ☺️
bobbeilou
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He should earn a place in the squad .
Zapacdlnrz
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🥲🥲🥲
Muzaekrtyz
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I Wish To See U Bro In US Cities
rakcnors
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lets just accept the fact that the guy is done and dusted in football...The coach can't build a team on once upon a time, the only football the world will remember him is the one he played at Barca and the rest is retirement.
ceoadlpr
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Ralimda
Pewbeikost
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He never liked Neymar a bit. They were rivals when he was in Spain at Real madrid
Pizceimsz
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yes...injury prone.. good decision
Diuclmop
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yes because he's not the. same Play
Wocceilp
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Good decision they don't want toxic character
enkel45
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the only thing he hasn't won is the world cup f the balloon dor lol y'all are just some salty Barcelona fans that up to this day won't give the guy a break he's just trying to get into the squad for one last world cup if he's fit when the time comes y not let him play......still can't deny he's the 3 best footballer behind the two goat's ....MSN wow Barcelona fans can't get over that......king NEYMAR keep pushing bro
Vazainpsuy
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football ⚽ is dying some times ago when you see Brazilian line up you will be afraid expecially midfield and defend,
kadabmrsty
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nerymA he is done since he left Barcelona and then the last football his life at psg was the last football so here fans to bring neryma at world cup because of his name no way he is total done better he continue with alots of party u can't mix party and football now way he is done Hendrick young boy he deserves to be on squard
kadabmrsty
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he is done you can call neryma to Brazil squad and leave Hendrick outside not fear at all to be honest neryma is only remain his name at world football but he is done period he can't perform since he leave psg there is lat his life football even I can said since he leave Barcelona he is done football with alots of party and celebrate stuff is total differents that's why Messi and Ronaldo stay longtime cuz of respect and always concetrate on football they never mix party and football
Vazainpsuy
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Neymar you are not strong, make jem
Bacdimnpsy
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edrick instead of Antony... nawa for Carlos oooo
Kukeimopz
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Many great players are waiting to hang there boots after world cup.. Neymar deserves his last dance too
gudiest01
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To be frank he doesn't deserve it, some other players have worked hard to attain this spot, so which of them should now be dropped? even if it's Neymar will he be happy?
Edooo87
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its truth that Neymar should know it
Bacdimnpsy
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you choose money over carrier... sit-down eat your money
Mutacikns
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Neymar is far better than any player Ancilotti could field, they will soon come back after the group stage
yeah
AFerFuUf9787
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All of you speaking nonsense Neymar deserves to be apart of team 100% Vini JR should b the one out of the score he is full of too much violence and a waste man player so respectfully for all of you fake Brazilian fans please shift aside because you guys know nothing about who is more important to the team Neymar have given Brazil alot over the years and he still the greatest player of all time behind Messi and Ronaldo so screw all you haters who wanna create a down fall on my baller even Ronaldinho can mentioned it but what else can i say its the coach opportunity on what he wants it can’t be changed and also injuries come and go this is crazy hop off my baller 🤞🏽🙅🏾♂️🫵🏽💯🧱😪🤌🏾
Zuaiklpuyz
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Ancilotti is a clown Neymar is better than all the players in the squad right now on any day 50%fit , now is the right time to get him gearing up with even 40 minutes of playing time off the bench , take my word for it on this day , if Neymar doesn’t get to go on that team, Brazil can forget about World Cup mark my word. Brazil people should protest,
So he should be called while he is not fit enough? Neymar is been struggling with injuries for quite long. And he is going to the world Cup if he is fit
MuraliCR7Forever
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Ancelotti Will definitely include Neymar for the world cup. The same way Neymar also needs to work on his fitness
Zuaiklpuyz
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Neymar is far better than any player Ancilotti could field, they will soon come back after the group stage
Oooooh hold on Mr man, they still going to call him in the last call up, the guy isn't fit enough coz of injuries
Zuaiklpuyz
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Well let’s hope that he will be call up for the World Cup because Neymar is a very important person and a professional player for Brazil 🇧🇷 😡😡
If he is 100% fit
Zuaiklpuyz
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Brazil will win World Cup. As African they hv my support. Vini will do well and win golden boot and golden ball. Im telling you. African clubs are not ready maybe 2030 because our football is gradually improving.
Did you say African clubs?
Zuaiklpuyz
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,where's matheus cuhna
What kind of a question is that, can't you see he is on the list
tahckloryz
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Kwasia. You're sad, you couldn't even play Al Hilal because of injury how much more Brazil? You're talented but because of your foolishness you waste your talent. If it is not because of your unseriousness like can Rodri win Ballon Dor before you? Non-serious Player.
stupid man
yaeacdipu
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,where's matheus cuhna
he's in the list check