Will Neymar play tonight for Brazil vs France in international friendly?
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Two football giants in international space face each other in a friendly game.
Brazil and France, two national teams that have defined eras in world football, will square off in a friendly with obvious ramifications ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making it one of the most thrilling matches of the March international break.
In this high-intense game, one of the major faces missing from this match will be Neymar. The forward was once again not included in the squad.
With Carlo Ancelotti trying to firmly establish his tactical strategy ahead of the World Cup, Brazil are in a transitional phase going into this encounter.
The team’s results, which show some inconsistency but also indications of improvement, include a draw with Tunisia and a victory against Senegal.
Neymar’s absence is a crucial plot point that allows up-and-coming players to play more significant roles. In that regard, as the squad seeks to build new attacking leaders, younger players are stepping up.
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Will Neymar play tonight?
Neymar will not play tonight after he was not called up to Brazil’s squad for the March international break. Despite speculation of a potential major call-up to the squad, it was once again confirmed that he won’t be getting a place in the roster.
It was another disappointing news for the forward, who recently returned from injury and proved that he is fit enough to get a chance to feature in the March international friendlies.
However, Ancelotti had other ideas. The former Real Madrid coach once again snubbed the 34-year-old and had his eyes on the other players for the squad.
Why will Neymar not play tonight?
He has not been called up to Brazil’s squad for the March games.
What time will the game start?
It will start at 1:30 a.m. IST on Friday, 27 March.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.