Exclusive: Neymar World Cup call based on fitness and form, not sentiment, Ancelotti tells Reuters - Reuters
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"Neymar's World Cup call is based on fitness and form, not sentiment."
— Carlo Ancelotti , Executive
"Não sofri pressão de ninguém para convocar Neymar. Tenho autonomia total. A decisão será 100% profissional."
— Carlo Ancelotti , Executive
"Neymar é muito querido não apenas pelo povo brasileiro, mas também pelos jogadores."
— Carlo Ancelotti , Executive
"Neymar, regardless of his current form, will always be one of the best."
— Lionel Messi , Athlete
"We want the best players to be there [at the World Cup] and Neymar, no matter his form, will always be one of them."
— Lionel Messi , Athlete
"It would be wonderful to see him at the World Cup because of what he means to Brazil and to football."
— Lionel Messi , Athlete
"I hope he can be there, but I can't be objective, because he always has to be there."
— Lionel Messi , Athlete
Key People
Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian football manager and former player, currently the head coach of Brazil's national team.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Neymar is a Brazilian football superstar famous for his skill and goal-scoring ability.
Romário is a legendary Brazilian football player and a prominent figure in Brazilian sports.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxQVnAtcU5nTUlSbFowd2Rsb01vMVRvRjJJSmY2cjh0a3ZnbUxsNUtnSDNma0pwWEFodFNMbUk0SlF3RTB6ekJ2dHVDeW5CemRNTUt1VE5lRlF2eFZaazY3RW5URjg5WllPaVlkMlN4bkF5VkVtUHdjR1Fudnc3LURJYnVWQmJkOG5rRVNkWTB3MGtQN3BEOWQyVFdDdXdnMW9LNGgyYUFlNVZqWHNtWGdrUFlsZW1Ybmp2eDBZREdZMWhZeTdmeFpn?oc=5" target="_blank">Exclusive: Neymar World Cup call based on fitness and form, not sentiment, Ancelotti tells Reuters</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Carlo Ancelotti stated that Neymar's potential inclusion in Brazil's World Cup squad will be based solely on his physical condition and performance, not on sentimentality.
Carlo Ancelotti emphasized that Neymar's selection for the 2026 World Cup will be determined by his physical readiness and performance, not by emotional factors.
Neymar is demonstrating strong form with Santos FC, aiming to secure his place in Brazil's World Cup squad by impressing coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Lionel Messi publicly supports Neymar's inclusion in Brazil's World Cup squad, highlighting his quality and significance to world football.
Lionel Messi calls for Neymar's inclusion in Brazil's World Cup squad, emphasizing his importance to the team and the tournament.
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