Carlo Ancelotti, in an interview with CNN Brasil, confirmed the end of an era for the Brazilian national team when talking about Neymar. The coach stated that the striker does not wish to return to the national team, marking the end of the player's cycle with Brazil's selection. Ancelotti's statement represents official confirmation of what many had already expected about Neymar's future on the international scene. The coach, who recently took over command of the Brazilian national team, addressed the number 10's situation during the interview, making it clear that the player's permanence on the national team is not in the plans.
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Ancelotti confirms end of Neymar's cycle with Brazil national team: "He doesn't want to return"
SAPO14 September 2026 at 13:34
Why this matters
This news directly affects Brazilian fans and football followers, as it marks the definitive farewell of one of the greatest players in the selection's history. The confirmation by Ancelotti, future coach of Brazil, gives official weight to the generational change in the national team, which will have to rebuild itself without its main star from recent campaigns.
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