Neymar angry at being accidentally substituted in last match before Brazil announces World Cup squad

Ana Maria Rus

SAO PAULO (AP) — An apparent mistake by the fourth official forced Neymar off the field during Santos’ 3-0 home loss to Coritiba in a Brazilian league match on Sunday, the last chance for the star striker to impress before Brazil’s World Cup squad is announced. The 34-year-old Neymar, who has struggled to be fit since he tore his ACL in October 2023, has tried for more than a year to show Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti he deserves a place in the squad. The incident took place in the 65th minute,

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