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Carlo Ancelotti says he spoke with the top scorer Neymar Brazil before earning his first victory as a manager of Selecao to seal a place on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the match in the 44th minute in Sao Paulo, with Neymar He has been left to the first team of Ancelotti since his arrival from Los Blancos, but still part of the Italian plans.
“I saw Neymar at the hotel,” Ancelotti explained. “We hugged each other. When well, he can play anywhere on the field. Today he could do the same job as (Matheus) Cunha, as number 10. In that position he may be very dangerous.”
Viniiiii jr. !!!!!
He had to be him !! Beautiful birthday gift for Mr. 🇧🇷🇧🇷
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– CBF Futebol (@cbf_futebol) 11. June 2025
Brazil vs Paraguay: Selecao Safe World Cup
The first game Accelotti has produced a 0-0 Draw in Ecuador On Friday, but the second caused celebration after Vinicius Junior met New Manchester United signed Cunhin Cross to decide on the competition.
The result ensured that Brazil would be in the finals in the US, Canada and Mexico, where Neymar hopes to join them as a 33-year attempts to regain form and fitness in Santos.
Former Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Hilala striker have been disturbed by the problem of the lower leg since he had made his debut for Brazilian Giants in March and has not played for Brazil since suffered a serious knee injury in the World Cup qualifiers in October 2023.
“I have a long list of players around the world,” Acelotti said. “There are about 70. We’ll have time to evaluate each one.
“All 70 of them can go to the World Cup. There is no final list of 25 or 26.
Brazilian attack: Raphinha, Martinelli, Cunha, Vinicius Junior
Madrid Raphinha and Arsenalov Gabriel Martinelli joined Cunhi and Vinicius Junior in the attack against Paraguay. “Cunha was not directed in the middle,” Acelotti said.
“He was an offensive midfielder. We used the speed of Vini, Martinelli and Rapinh to attack the wings, and Cunha played more as number 10.
“Against Ecuador, Cunha didn’t play, and Gerson worked. I preferred three midfielders to give more strength of the rear.
What a honor! 🇧🇷✨ pic.twitter.com/cgurld9lix
– CBF Futebol (@cbf_futebol) 11. June 2025
“Casemiro is a security for it. His quality, his leadership is very strong. He is a leader, like Danilo, Marquinhos, Alisson … not only because of his quality, but also because of his attitude.”
“It’s about running 10 players who sacrifice themselves. Rodrygo has done so many times. Neymar can also do it without any problem.
“Raphinha is a spectacular modern player who combines his tremendous quality with extraordinary physical work.”
Acelotti: Brazil ‘played well’
Brazil is next in an action at home in Chile in qualifying for the 9th September World Cup, and Ancelotti plans, meanwhile, include finding a home and attending the club World Cup, which starts in the US this weekend.
“It was a good game and a very good first half,” he said about his part against Paraguay. “We played well (in terms of) possession of the ball (and) by controlling it, even though we didn’t end much.
“We slowed down in the second half, but overall I thought it was a complete game and we were very happy. We have to work hard; we have been left for a year (until the World Cup and) it was important to finish the qualifying round with these two games, with good performance.
“The fans are happy. I want to thank the fans for the reception they gave us. We are happy and now it’s time to look forward.”
Glory, Prince! 🤍🖤 pic.twitter.com/lqa44iiu4mf
– Santos FC (@SanTospit) March 3, 2025
Neymar Brazil statistics
Neymar has 128 caps and knocked Pele’s record, reaching 78. Out of 79 of his international goals during the Brazilian qualifying for the World Cup against Bolivia in September 2023, but the next month he ruptured his anterior cross ligament against Uruguay.
After missing two World Cups 2022. With ankle injury, Neymar He scored two goals and one assist, but was part of the team that Croatia knocked out in the quarterfinals.
The result ensured that he had never played outside the last eight tournaments, after always present and contributing to two goals and two assists before Brazil dropped Belgium at that stage in 2018.
At his first World Cup in 2014, Neymar ended up four goals and one assist in five games, but missed the semi-final defeat of Brazil 7-1 in Germany and 3-0 third-ranked loss in the Netherlands through injuries.
