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Neymar's Exclusion Sparks Controversy in Brazil's Squad

9/1/2025

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Neymar was left out of Brazil's World Cup qualifying squad for matches against Chile and Bolivia due to a minor injury, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Neymar contested this explanation, claiming his exclusion was based on a technical decision rather than injury.
The squad features players such as Casemiro and Raphinha, who are focused on enhancing Brazil's qualifying performance.

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Neymar was left out of Brazil's World Cup qualifying squad for matches against Chile and Bolivia due to a minor injury, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Neymar contested this explanation, claiming his exclusion was based on a technical decision rather than injury.
The squad features players such as Casemiro and Raphinha, who are focused on enhancing Brazil's qualifying performance.