'Hey Ancelotti, what about me?': This is how Neymar reacted, live, to the call that left him out of the nation
The striker reacts live to the Brazilian national team list and admits sadness in his absence
Neymar starred in a viral moment after the publication of the Brazilian National Team's call-up, announced by Carlo Ancelotti.
While receiving a massage at the Santos FC training center, the striker followed the list on his phone and reacted humorously when he didn't hear his name: "Hey Ancelotti! What about me?" he exclaimed, laughing.
Neymar's reaction: between joke and frustration
The moment was shared in a video titled “48 Hours Unfiltered,” published on his YouTube channel, where he showed details of his daily routine.
Beyond the initial joke, the Brazilian didn't hide his disappointment at being left out of the squad:
“The national team squad list just came out. They didn't call us up. I'm sad, obviously, but that's how things are. It's just what I said yesterday: whether I'm there or not, I'll always support the national team. Now the focus is on continuing to work—on continuing to improve in every aspect—so that if an opportunity arises, I'm ready. Neymar addressed the situation again, making it clear that his goal remains to return to the Brazilian national team.
"I felt upset; I felt sad. But, as I always say: right now I feel sad, but for me it's a closed chapter. By tomorrow, I have to leave that sadness behind. I need to work, train, and play, so that if the opportunity to be at the World Cup arises, I'll be ready."
The message reinforces his intention to remain competitive for future call-ups, especially with the next major international tournament in mind.
Brazil without Neymar: Upcoming matches confirmed
The Brazilian National Team will continue its schedule with a series of international friends:
Neymar's absence marks one of the most prominent issues in this new era under Ancelotti.
An open future for Neymar with the national team
Despite the emotional blow, the striker maintains his commitment to Brazil and makes it clear that his story with the national team is not yet over.
His exclusion from the squad opens the debate about the generational change and Neymar's role in the new cycle, while the player strives to recover his best form.