Brazil

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Neymar still has time to get back to being 100% and play at the FIFA World Cup.

While the star remains focused on his objective of reaching full fitness with Santos, Neymar's father and agent is reportedly set to hold talks with FC Cincinnati representatives to complete his move to the MLS. Neymar has been linked with a blockbuster move to Major League Soccer, with FC Cincinnati emerging as the frontrunner to land his signature. While the Brazilian star continues working his way back to full fitness at Santos, his agent is reportedly set to hold talks with Cincinnati over a potential deal. According to ESPN Brasil, Neymar’s father, who also serves as his agent and the primary manager of his business affairs, is awaiting a face-to-face meeting with FC Cincinnati to move the conversation forward. With the MLS club’s interest in the former Barcelona star confirmed as genuine, the meeting would represent a significant step in the early stages of negotiations. The outlet reports that Neymar’s entourage intends to hold the meeting with Cincinnati’s representatives in person. While financial terms have not yet been disclosed, the primary objective of the gathering is to assess the viability of a deal, covering salary expectations and bonus structures. The meeting is expected to take place in the coming days, with Cincinnati’s delegation aiming to make their case for Neymar to join the league after the World Cup, regardless of whether he ultimately features in the tournament. Club president and owner Jeff Berding and sporting director Chris Albright are among those set to make the trip, accompanied by a team of image rights specialists to help advance the discussions. Neymar Junior of Santos competes for the ball with Ruan of Atletico Mineiro. Neymar focused on returning to fitness While speculation over his future continues to swirl, Neymar’s attention for now remains firmly on getting back to peak condition and earning a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup. Despite the noise surrounding his next move, the forward took the field for Santos last Saturday in a 1-0 win over Atletico Mineiro. In an encouraging sign on the fitness front, Santos head coach Cuca expressed confidence that Neymar will be available for every upcoming fixture. “Neymar filled his tank, and Gabigol did too. They performed well in the match. It might have been their best game in terms of competitive and physical levels,” Cuca said after Saturday’s win. “The trend is for him to keep playing; he doesn’t need to play the full 90 minutes. We’ll manage his workload so they are ready to go every three days,” the coach added. Santos face Recoleta on Tuesday in the Copa Sudamericana, followed by Fluminense next Sunday and Coritiba on the 22nd in the Copa do Brasil. The optimism comes at a critical time, as questions have lingered over whether Neymar would be able to withstand the physical demands of a World Cup, where teams can be required to play every three to four days. Notably, Neymar has not played four matches within a three-day window since July of last year, making the upcoming fixture run a significant test for a player who was once considered among the very best in the world.

Brasil superó a Argentina en ambas categorías y se coronó campeón de la CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025. La Canarinha aseguró la ventaja en la tabla general acumulada y confirmó su consagración en la jornada decisiva. Brasil se consagró campeón de la CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025 este domingo 12 de abril tras asegurar la ventaja en la tabla general acumulada durante la jornada decisiva disputada en Jaraguá do Sul. La Canarinha confirmó su superioridad en la serie final frente a Argentina, logrando los puntos necesarios para quedarse con el título continental antes de la finalización de todos los encuentros programados. En el primer partido del día, correspondiente a la categoría Sub20, Brasil y Argentina igualaron 3-3 en un duelo vibrante, resultado que terminó de inclinar la balanza a favor del conjunto local en la sumatoria general. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) - Brasil 3-3 Argentina - Sub20 El encuentro comenzó con intensidad y emociones desde los primeros minutos. Andre Carlos Eduardo Gomes De Freitas abrió el marcador a los 3' para Brasil, pero rápidamente Renzo Feito igualó para Argentina a los 2'. En el complemento, la Albiceleste logró dar vuelta el resultado con un tanto de Facundo Agustín Páez a los 11', aunque la respuesta brasileña no tardó en llegar, con el empate de Guilherme Augusto Uesler en el mismo minuto. Argentina volvió a adelantarse a los 9' a través de Santino Paganini, pero Brasil reaccionó una vez más y selló el 3-3 definitivo con el gol de Igor Moreira Bredof Gomes a los 8'. - Brasil 3-0 Argentina - Mayor Brasil cerró la serie Final superando 3-0 a Argentina en la categoría Mayor y selló su consagración en la CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025. La Canarinha tomó ventaja en el primer tiempo con un tanto de Fabinho a los 8' y amplió la diferencia antes del descanso con el gol de Bruninho. En el complemento, nuevamente Fabinho apareció a los 1' para marcar el tercer tanto y sentenciar el resultado a favor del conjunto local. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) CONMEBOL.com

Scott McTominay might be excelling in the Napoli midfield, but their president believes he could also star on the big screen. The Scotland international has been a huge success in Naples since he c…

Tottenham forward Richarlison has admitted he held several talks with Paris Saint-Germain over replacing Kylian Mbappe at the club. The 28-year-old revealed he was keen to link up with Neymar at cl…

Veteran striker avoids backing Neymar as Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti keeps door open ahead of 2026 selection Leer

Carlo Ancelotti has refused to rule out a fairytale return to the Brazil national team for veteran defender Thiago Silva ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Brazil got eliminated by Croatia on penalties, and Neymar was unable to take a penalty kick. What came after was shocking. Leer

Brasil se impuso ante Argentina en ambas categorías y tomó ventaja en la serie final. La definición del título será este domingo 12 de abril en la ciudad de Jaraguá do Sul, Brasil. La CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025 comenzó a definir a su campeón este sábado 11 de abril en el estadio Jaraguá, en la ciudad de Jaraguá do Sul, Brasil, donde las selecciones de Argentina y Brasil disputaron los primeros encuentros de la Final en las categorías Sub20 y Mayor. En una jornada inicial marcada por la intensidad y el alto nivel competitivo, la Albiceleste y la Canarinha dieron el primer paso en la serie decisiva, que se resolverá a dos partidos por categoría y definirá al campeón sudamericano en una tabla general acumulada. Brasil logró tomar ventaja en el partido de ida tras imponerse en ambas categorías, quedando mejor posicionado de cara a la definición y dando un paso importante en la búsqueda del título continental. https://twitter.com/CONMEBOLtorneos/status/2043121008261877847?s=20 - Argentina 2-4 Brasil - Sub20 Brasil se impuso 4-2 ante Argentina en la categoría Sub20 de la Final de la CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025 que se disputa en Jaraguá do Sul. La Canarinha golpeó en el inicio del partido y marcó diferencias en el primer tiempo. A los 7' Matheus Henrique Rodrigues De Oliveira abrió el marcador y a los 6' Andrey Vinicius Fernandes Damaceno amplió la ventaja para el conjunto local. En el complemento, Argentina reaccionó y logró igualar el encuentro. Santino Paganini descontó a los 19' y, un minuto más tarde, a los 18', Renzo Feito puso el 2-2, devolviendo la paridad al marcador. Sin embargo, Brasil volvió a adelantarse a los 09' con un nuevo tanto de Felipe Rufino Alixandre, quien volvió a aparecer a los 2' para sellar el 4-2 definitivo. - Argentina 2-4 Brasil - Mayor Brasil volvió a imponerse en la Final, esta vez en la categoría Mayor, tras vencer 4-2 a Argentina en el partido de ida disputado en Jaraguá do Sul. El conjunto local tomó el control desde el primer tiempo y logró una ventaja importante. A los 16' Bruno De Seixas Martins abrió el marcador, y luego Allan Guilherme Costa Silva amplió la diferencia a los 9' para el 2-0 parcial. En el complemento, Brasil estiró la ventaja con otro tanto de Costa Silva a los 9' y, segundos más tarde, Lucas Rodrigues Manardo Gomes marcó el cuarto para la Canarinha. Argentina reaccionó en el tramo final del encuentro y logró descontar en dos ocasiones: Lautaro Damián Yañez convirtió a los 3' y Juan Bautista Saldivia Brasesco anotó el 2-4 a los 2'. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) – Dónde ver – Todos los enfrentamientos por la Final de la CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025 podrán verse en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de la CONMEBOL. CONMEBOL.com

In the middle of growing speculation, Ancelotti made his stance unmistakably clear regarding Neymar’s path back into the squad. The future of Neymar has once again taken center stage as Carlo Ancelotti weighs his options ahead of the 2026 World Cup. With Brazil preparing for the tournament, uncertainty surrounds whether the Santos forward will make the final squad, adding intrigue to an already competitive selection process. The situation has grown even more compelling given Neymar’s recent struggles at club level, where consistency and fitness have remained ongoing concerns. As Brazil continues its preparations, the spotlight now shifts to whether the veteran can rediscover his best form in time to convince the national setup. Neymar’s journey back to the top has been anything but straightforward, with injuries playing a major role in disrupting his rhythm. Since suffering a serious knee injury in October 2023, he has struggled to regain sustained momentum, both physically and in terms of regular playing time. Despite returning to Santos, his appearances have been limited, and maintaining consistency has proven difficult. He has featured only six times this season in all competitions, scoring three goals, a return that hints at promise but still falls short of expectations for a player of his stature. The current year has been particularly challenging for Neymar, as he continues to search for rhythm following multiple setbacks. Neymar Jr of Santos. His 2026 goalscoring form has been inconsistent, raising legitimate concerns about whether he can reach the level required for international competition. However, upcoming matches present an opportunity to change that narrative. Each performance now carries extra weight, as Neymar looks to prove he can still deliver at the highest level and silence doubts surrounding his place in the squad. What did Ancelotti say? The mystery surrounding Neymar’s future was partially addressed when Ancelotti finally spoke about the situation. Brazil’s head coach has left the door open for the forward’s inclusion, provided he meets key physical and performance standards in the coming weeks. “He’s a great talent, and it’s normal that people think he can help us win the next World Cup,” Ancelotti stated in an interview with L’Equipe. “He’s currently being evaluated by the CBF, by me, and he still has two months to show that he has the qualities to play in the next World Cup.” One theme stands out above all others in Ancelotti’s assessment: fitness. The Brazilian national team is prioritizing physical readiness as it builds toward the tournament, leaving little room for sentiment. “I’m going to call up the players who are physically ready,” he added. Carlo Ancelotti greets Vinicius Junior of Brazil after being subbed. “After his knee injury, Neymar has come back well; he’s scoring goals. He needs to continue in this direction and improve his fitness. He’s on the right track.” This emphasis underlines the reality that reputation alone will not secure Neymar a place in the squad. Brazil’s competitive landscape complicates everythinmg Brazil’s attacking depth adds another layer of complexity to Neymar’s situation. With emerging talents, including Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago, Gabriel Martinelli, Estevao, and Vitor Roque, and in-form forwards such as Vinicius, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Richarlison, and Antony pushing for inclusion, competition for places is fierce. The national team, Brazil national team, has already demonstrated its willingness to move forward without relying solely on its biggest star. Neymar’s absence from recent friendlies against top opposition highlighted this shift, even as fans continued to chant his name from the stands.