Video: “Hey Ancelotti, what about me?” Neymar reacts after Brazil squad snub
Abdullateef Fowewe
A viral 45-second clip captures Neymar’s bittersweet reaction to being left out of Brazil’s March 2026 friendly squad against France and Croatia.
In the emotional video, the 33-year-old star jokingly calls out new coach Carlo Ancelotti—“Hey Ancelotti… what about me?”—before sharing his disappointment and vowing to cheer on the team from afar.
Ancelotti, who took over as Brazil’s head coach in late 2025, focused on fitness and reliability for these matches.
He sidelined Neymar, plagued by injuries since his 2023 ACL tear, in favour of rising talents like uncapped forwards Igor Thiago and Rayan, plus established names such as Vinicius Jr. and Raphinha.
Yet Neymar’s sharp form at his club—scoring consistently post-recovery—has reignited World Cup talk.
As Brazil tests its depth for the 2026 North American tournament, fans debate: Is this a wake-up call, or will Ancelotti reconsider the Seleção legend?
