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New Brazil Coach Ancelotti Turns Down Neymar and Predicts a 'Better' Vinicius Júnior

On May 26, 2025, Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as Brazil's head coach and revealed his initial lineup in Rio de Janeiro for the upcoming international matches facing Ecuador and Paraguay as part of the qualification process for the World Cup.
Brazil's poor recent performance, including a 4-1 loss to Argentina and early Copa America exit, along with Neymar's injury struggles, prompted Ancelotti to exclude Neymar from his initial squad.
Ancelotti emphasized selecting fit players with charisma and talent, recalling Casemiro and Richarlison, and expressing confidence that Vinícius Júnior will improve and deliver better performances for Brazil.
Neymar has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will mark the end of his World Cup career, expressing his determination to give his utmost effort to participate in the tournament with Brazil.
Ancelotti's contract runs through the 2026 World Cup, and he aims to lead the Selecao back to success, acknowledging current challenges while trusting in the emerging talents to achieve significant progress.

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Yakima Herald-Republic

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Ancelotti Rules Out Neymar, Brings Back Casemiro, and Promises a Better Vinicius Junior.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti's first day as Brazil coach included saying "no" to Neymar and a promise to find the best version of Vinicius Junior, his former striker at Real Madrid, in the…

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Brazil's National Self: Carlo Ancelotti Renounces Neymar when Nominated

He is one of the most successful club coaches, now he tries himself in Brazil as a national coach: Carlo Ancelotti starts his World Cup mission. There is only one goal for him: the title 2026.

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New Brazil coach Ancelotti turns down Neymar and predicts a ‘better’ Vinicius Júnior

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti's first day as Brazil coach included saying “No” to Neymar and a promise to find more improvement from his former Real Madrid striker Vinícius Júnior.

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Only One Goal as a National Coach: Ancelotti Starts in Brazil with Disappointment for Neymar

The qualification for the 2026 World Cup runs bumpy, yet the new national coach of the Brazilian footballers announces the greatest possible goal. Carlo Ancelotti has left Real Madrid to become the world champion with the Seleção. A superstar plays no role at all.

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New Brazil coach Ancelotti turns down Neymar and predicts a 'better' Vinicius Júnior

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti's first day as Brazil coach included saying “No” to Neymar and a promise to find more improvement from his former Real Madrid striker Vinícius Júnior.

1 day ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Without Neymar, Carlo Ancelotti Handed Out His First Squad for the Brazilian National Team.

By César López, CNN en Español Carlo Ancelotti officially carried out his first task as Brazil coach and did so on the same day of his presentation: handing out the first squad for the "canarinha" for the next two matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The big news in this squad is the absence of Neymar Jr. Ancelotti stated in his presentation that he is very excited to take charge of what he considers the best national team on the planet and…

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