Ancelotti: If the topic of Neymar ends, what will we talk about?

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti had a humorous reaction to a reporter's question about Santos striker Neymar, who has been called up to the national team for the 2026 World Cup amid injury concerns. Ancelotti shared: "I want to warm up interest in the World Cup, because if we don't, there will be nothing to discuss in press conferences. This helps you [reporters] because if the topic of Neymar ends, what will we talk about? This is a good topic to talk about, and it also helps me maintain my form." Previously, the media reported that Neymar may miss the upcoming World Cup due to injury. It has been emphasized that, if the striker remains in good condition ahead of Brazil's first group match against Morocco on June 14, he will stay in the team. On the contrary, the risk of removing the 34-year-old striker from the national team will increase.