TThe crisis between Neymar Jr. and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has added a new chapter to tensions. The reaction from the player’s entourage was immediate after it was confirmed that Italy manager Carlo Ancelotti had left the Brazilian star out of his squad for friendlies against France and Croatia.
Even as the national team prepares for the World Cup, which begins on June 11, manager Ancelotti has decided to leave Neymar on the back burner and opt to renew his contract. The decision sparked a series of posts accusing the player of intentionality, who took to social networks to directly lash out at the coaching staff.
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The father of ‘No. 10’ broke his silence through his Instagram account, sending a message that many interpreted as a criticism of the coach’s lack of confidence. The player’s father, in one of the publications with the most comments, wrote:
Not everything happens when we want it to, but everything has a purpose. Now is the time to look ahead, focus on the present, and do what you love. we have to go through that process
These statements come at a critical time as Brazil prepares to unveil their new kit against France on March 26th. The absence of the country’s top player from such an important show as the United States raises alarms about his true role in the Ancelotti era.
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Since taking over as Brazil national team coach, Ancelotti has played in eight matches, with a record of four wins, two draws, and two losses.
With this fifth call-up, the Italian has made it clear that he will prioritize group cohesion over individual hierarchy, even if it means relinquishing his national team’s all-time top scorer title just months before the World Cup.
