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Brazilian superstar Neymar has been embroiled in a wave of controversy just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, after recent reports suggested he has been hiding the seriousness of the injury that is keeping him off the pitch.
The 34-year-old Santos striker was included in the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti after the support of several key figures in the team, including Casemiro and Vinicius Junior. According to Brazilian media, just 24 hours before the official announcement of the 26-man squad, the Italian coach changed his mind after an emotional video conference with Neymar.
However, recent developments have raised serious doubts about the striker's physical condition. Sources close to the team claim that Neymar is suffering from a more serious calf injury than initially reported, involving a second-degree muscle tear, accompanied by significant bleeding and inflammation.
As a result, his participation in the friendly matches against Panama and Egypt is considered impossible, while his participation in Brazil's opening match against Morocco on June 13 remains in doubt.
Neymar arrived at the national team training camp in Teresopolis in his personalized Batman-themed helicopter, but was unable to start training with the rest of the squad.
Meanwhile, some of the players who had supported his return to the team have begun to express dissatisfaction and doubts, claiming that they were not correctly informed about his physical condition. Brazilian media have also reported speculation that the management of the situation may have been influenced by the footballer's inner circle, including his father.
" It seems like all of Brazilian football is being held hostage by this Neymar drama ," an insider close to the team was quoted as saying.
At the same time, Carlo Ancelotti is facing criticism for his decision to include an injured player in the squad, especially considering that in recent months he had taken a strong stance against fielding players who were not in optimal form.
Neymar has until June 12 to convince the coaching staff that he is ready to play in the World Cup. However, as time passes, reports suggest that the trust of some of his teammates in him is increasingly waning.
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