Neymar expresses sadness for not being called up to the national team.

Neymar, the undisputed star of Brazilian football and player for Santos, recently spoke out about his absence from Carlo Ancelotti’s call-up for the Brazilian national team’s preparatory matches against France and Croatia. In a sincere and emotional tone, the forward expressed his disappointment at being excluded, but reaffirmed his commitment to prepare himself to secure a spot on the final list for the 2026 World Cup.

“I’m going to speak up here because I can’t let this go unnoticed. Obviously, I’m upset and sad about not being called up. But the focus continues, day after day, training after training, game after game. The focus remains. We will achieve our goal. The final call-up is still to come,” said Neymar, in comments that resonated with fans and critics of the sport, as reported by GloboEsporte.

The absence of Neymar from the call-up list was addressed by Ancelotti during the press conference, where the Italian coach explained that the decision was based on the player’s physical condition. “He could be there too. If he arrives at 100%, he can be at the World Cup. Why is he not on this list now? Because he is not at 100%. We need players at 100% right now. But, as I said, in the final list, the discussion is different. Neymar has to keep working and playing, showing his qualities in good physical condition,” Ancelotti stated, leaving the door open for Neymar.

The Brazilian national team, which is preparing for a double commitment in March, announced a list of 26 players, including a center-back from FC Porto, while the historic Brazilian coach faces criticism due to the team’s recent unsatisfactory results. The situation is tense, with pressure mounting among fans and the federation. It is a decisive moment for Neymar and the Brazilian national team, which seeks to rise again on the world stage.

Meanwhile, Neymar remains determined and hopeful that his hard work will take him back to the national team. What lies ahead for the Santos prodigy? An unrelenting struggle to regain form and secure a place among the best in the world at the next World Cup. The journey is far from over, and all eyes will be on him in the coming months.