Brazil squad: You made mistake, show lack of respect to Neymar – Mourinho tells Ancelotti
Sport Brazil squad: You made mistake, show lack of respect to Neymar – Mourinho tells Ancelotti Published on March 30, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, has told Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti that he made a mistake by not including Neymar in his side’s latest squad for the March international break. According to Mourinho, Ancelotti’s decision to leave the Santos forward out of Brazil’s squad shows a lack of respect for the 34-year-old former Barcelona player. Speaking on Diario Do Peixe, the Portuguese said (via MARCA), “Imagine if Portugal didn’t call up Cristiano Ronaldo, or if Argentina didn’t call up Lionel Messi. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “You can’t take Neymar off the national team unless there’s a mutual agreement. It is a huge lack of respect toward Neymar Jr. He really made a mistake.” Reacting to his exclusion from the squad, Neymar admitted he was sad by Ancelotti’s decision to leave him out of Brazil’s squad. Don't Miss World Cup 2026: Micah Richards snubs England, picks favourites to win trophy You may like World Cup 2026: Rio Ferdinand begs Ancelotti to include Naymar in Brazil’s squad 2026 World Cup: I can’t imagine tournament without Neymar in Brazil’s squad – Mbappe Brazil squad: I observe everything – Ancelotti addresses question on Neymar’s omission Mourinho breaks down in tears ahead of Benfica vs Vitoria Guimaraes clash ‘I’m upset, sad’ – Neymar reacts after being dropped by Ancelotti from Brazil’s squad Real reason I didn’t include Neymar in Brazil squad – Ancelotti