'Pay attention!' - Neymar Brazil squad snub prompts Romario to send furious message to Carlo Ancelotti
Goal | 24.03.2026 11:43
Speaking with Jornal O Dia, Romario was scathing regarding the strict fitness criteria applied to players of Neymar's calibre, arguing that elite talent should always take precedence. The 1994 World Cup hero asserted: “A star player has to play. The national team is the place for the best and most talented. Preparation for the World Cup lasts a month, sufficient time for an athlete to recover, both physically and technically, to gain match rhythm, and to build chemistry with the group.
