Neymar Upset After Being Dropped from Brazil Squad

Neymar, the Brazilian forward, expressed his feelings of sadness and disappointment after being dropped from the national squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti for upcoming international friendlies against France and Croatia later this month. Ancelotti announced the squad on Monday, and Neymar was notably absent from the list.

The Italian coach explained that the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star is not "100 percent physically fit." In response, Neymar addressed the media at an event in São Paulo, stating, "I’m upset, sad not to be called," and emphasized his focus on training daily to achieve his goals. He expressed a desire to continue pursuing his dreams and to live together with his teammates in the national team setup.