1998 World Cup champion Christophe Dugarry has harshly criticized Carlo Ancelotti's decision regarding Neymar. The former French footballer believes that calling up the 34-year-old forward for the 2026 World Cup is nothing more than a "show" and a sign that the level of the "Seleção" has declined. This is reported by Goal.com reports .
Although Neymar's return to the national team after a three-year hiatus was celebrated in his homeland, doubts are emerging among experts regarding his physical and tactical condition. Dugarry openly mocked the situation on RMC Sport: "I feel a deep mockery behind this call-up. People are saying he will get injured before the tournament starts or that he has gained weight. They have turned him into a spectacle, and Neymar wants it that way."
The former striker emphasized that the five-time world champions relying on a player past his prime highlights the team's current crisis. "Neymar's selection proves how far Brazil has fallen. I don't believe this guy can still offer anything to the team," Dugarry added.
The Brazil national team will gather at the Granja Comary base on May 27 and will play a friendly match against Panama at the Maracanã Stadium on May 31. Afterward, Carlo Ancelotti's squad will head to North America to compete in Group C of the World Cup against Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.
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