Given a rest from the national championship match against Bahia on 26/4, Neymar was still absent from training on 27/4, forcing the club to save face with a medical announcement.
Forward Neymar risks a ban of up to 10 matches for controversial comments targeting a referee, significantly jeopardizing his chances of participating in the 2026 World Cup.
With just over two months until the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian national team is embroiled in controversy surrounding Neymar's exclusion, reflecting both the star's inconsistent form and the identity challenge under coach Carlo Ancelotti.
A chef is suing Neymar, claiming she had to work up to 16 hours daily cooking for the player and his entourage of up to 150 people, leading to various health problems.
