Carlo Ancelotti Praises Neymar's Professionalism Upon Brazil Return: 'He Deserved It'
Neymar's return to action with the Brazilian national team was one of the standout stories from the 3-0 victory over Scotland on Matchday 3 of the 2026 World Cup group stage. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the forward's dedication and hard work during his recovery from a serious knee injury.
Brazil's all-time leading scorer entered the game in the 76th minute in Miami, marking his first international appearance since suffering a torn knee ligament in a qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023.
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