Lionel Messi has opened up on Neymar Jr. ’s chances of making Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad, but his response came with a clear admission that emotions are involved.

Lionel Messi says Neymar should be part of Brazil's World Cup squad, reigniting debate over the balance between legacy stars and Brazil's next generation.

In an interview with the show Lo del Pollo, in which he also said that the Albiceleste are not the main favorites to win the World Cup and defend the title they won in Qatar 2022,

Lionel Messi has thrown his weight behind former team-mate Neymar, insisting the Santos superstar "deserves" to be part of Brazil's World Cup squad despite his recent struggles with injury. The Inter Miami captain described his close friend as a "very special" talent who remains one of the finest players on the planet.

Brazil's national football coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has included superstar Neymar in his 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. There had recently been doubts about the 34-year-old striker's fitness,

The Argentine captain said Neymar deserves to be at the World Cup because of his quality and what he represents for Brazil and world football.

Neymar, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo are at the center of a heated debate after Wayne Rooney suggested that Neymar was “never world-class.” The former Manchester United star questioned Neymar’s legacy despite his success at Barcelona, Paris ...

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick and Neymar excelled as a playmaker to lead Barcelona to a record-setting 7-0 win over Celtic in their Champions League Group C opener on Tuesday. Neymar set up Messi to score twice in the first half hour at Camp Nou before the Brazil striker struck from a free kick just after halftime.