Neymar responds after Bayern Munich star Michael Olise sparked controversy by failing to name the best player for Brazil.

By Fernando Kallas June 1 (Reuters) - For Neymar, the World Cup would be less like a new beginning and more of a curtain call - one last spin on soccer's grandest stage after a career of soaring brilliance and stubborn setbacks.

Neymar is not traveling to Cleveland with Brazil's World Cup team for its exhibition tuneup against Egypt.

The Selecao are serious about ending their 24-year World Cup title drought. Brazil have set up base camp at the New York Red Bulls' new state-of-the-art training facility in Morristown, N.J., and are staying nearby at The Ridge hotel.

June 4 (Reuters) - Neymar will not travel to Cleveland for Brazil's World Cup warm-up match against Egypt on Saturday as he continues to receive intensive treatment for a calf injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday.

Neymar, who hasn't played for the Brazilian national team since tearing his ACL in his left knee in October 2023, will return for his fourth World Cup