Neymar Declares Himself Fit for Brazil's 26-Man World Cup Squad at 34
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Updated · Reuters · May 18
Neymar Declares Himself Fit for Brazil's 26-Man World Cup Squad at 34
12 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 18
Neymar said he feels "great" physically and has done everything possible to prove he deserves a place in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad.
The 34-year-old has not played for Brazil since 2023 after serious injuries and a knee operation that sidelined him for a year, fueling what he called "nonsense" criticism about his condition.
Sunday's 3-0 Santos loss to Coritiba brought fresh tension when Neymar angrily protested after being wrongly substituted, a mishap that came a day before Ancelotti names his squad.
Brazil open their World Cup campaign in North America in Group C against Morocco, Haiti and Scotland as they chase a record-extending sixth title.
Is Neymar's last-minute fitness plea a final shot at glory or a risk Brazil can't afford?
With the squad announcement imminent, will Ancelotti gamble on Neymar's talent or prioritize team discipline?