Lionel Messi earlier this month called on Carlo Ancelotti and Argentina’s arch-rival Brazil to bring former Barcelona mate Neymar with him – no matter what. Some have listened.
It has not been a foregone conclusion that Neymar would qualify for Brazil’s World Cup squad this time. The 34-year-old has struggled with his continued injury breaks and fluctuating match form. On Wednesday, the news came that Ancelotti still chose to bet on Neymar for this summer’s World Cup finals.
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Neymar watched the selection live, where he burst into tears shortly afterwards. It went on like this for several hours,” he now says in an interview with Santos TV.
“I cried for hours. It was not easy to get here. When my name was called, I could feel that it was worth overcoming everything and persevering.
“Thank you for your support, because you have always believed in me. I am here to thank you for your support throughout my career. We are all in this Brazil, which is on its way to its sixth title,” Neymar said according to Goal.
While Neymar has found his way into the World Cup squad, Chelsea star Joao Pedro will have to stay at home.
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