Brazilian President Lula has made light of Neymar due to the striker’s injury problems during the current season FIFA World Cup in 2026 Speaking at an event, Lula asked a boy who he thought was Brazil’s best player. The child quickly responded to Neymar, prompting the president to joke about the star’s absence from the field.“Neymar doesn’t even play, man. Neymar is the first home office call in the world. Home office player,” Lula said. “I saw it yesterday on the Internet. Every day they will have to make a national team with artificial intelligence. 11 Pelés.”Meanwhile, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar will be available for the crucial Group C game against Scotland, giving the five-time champions a major boost in their bid to reach the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 34-year-old did not play in the tournament after suffering a right calf injury while representing Santos in May. He missed Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco and the 3-0 win over Haiti, but Ancelotti revealed the forward is close to full fitness.“Neymar will train alone tomorrow and with the team on Monday. He will be available for the match against Scotland,” Ancelotti said.Neymar has been following an individual recovery program and has yet to take part in full training with Brazil. His return became even more important after the Raphinh winger suffered a suspected hamstring injury during the win against Haiti.“We have to assess him. We don’t know the seriousness yet,” Ancelotti said.Brazil bounced back from criticism after Morocco drew with a convincing win over Haiti, thanks to two goals from Matheus Cunha and one from Vinicius Junior. Neymar’s return could provide both experience and morale for the Seleção as qualification remains on the line ahead of Wednesday’s clash at Miami Gardens.
