You don’t have to wonder why Neymar, who was somewhat surprisingly brought back to the Brazilian national team, is now returning home.
This week, it’s time for national team breaks all over the world and World Cup qualifiers. Norway will face Moldova and Israel, both teams we should run over easily, while Brazil will have a much tougher time against Colombia and reigning world champion Argentina.
Brazil will have to do without Neymar, which is probably just as well.
Last week, Brazil presented their national team squad and the ever-injured Neymar was included again for the first time since the autumn of 2023.
But there will be no comeback for the Santos star. At least not now. He has been forced to retire due to injury. The same goes for Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson and Flamengo defender Danilo.
Three replacements have been called in. They are Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri, Flamengo defender Alex Sandro and Real Madrid’s attacking playmaker Endrick.
