2026 World Cup: Former world champion buries Neymar's hopes with Brazil | OneFootball

"Neymar is not a role model for anyone. He started his career as a wonderful star. I remember a day when I played against Santos. I walked past him and told him: 'Look, kid, we're going to need you for the World Cup, take care of yourself.' And that's exactly the one thing he hasn't done. I believe one thing depends on the other: the man off the pitch and the man on it. He hasn't stopped playing football, but today, he just doesn't have the same energy as before because he's not prepared. So, what happens? Injuries and problems. I don't see him solving our problems. His best days are behind him. In his mind, when he's about to make a move, he knows what he wants to do, but he just can't do it anymore. He doesn't have the same muscle response or the same training rhythm. He's not the same player. It's pointless..." Emerson Leão told TyC Sports.