“Neymar’s Injury Struggles and Brazil’s Quest for World Cup Glory”

Neymar’s Career and Brazil’s World Cup Struggle

Neymar’s career has been marred by constant injuries. Last year, he suffered a severe knee injury while with the national team, which prevented him from participating in this year’s Copa America, where Brazil was ineffective and eliminated by Uruguay in the quarterfinals.

Brazil’s World Cup History and Neymar’s Role

Brazil is the most successful country in World Cup history, having won five championships, with their last victory in 2002. Despite Neymar being part of the squad in the last three global tournaments, Brazil has failed to regain its former glory and secure a sixth trophy, leading to national disappointment.

Romario, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994, believes that Neymar is still the key to the team’s success. He argues that players need to rally around Neymar to achieve their goals. Speaking at an event celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 1994 World Cup, Romario said, “Man, the history of football, the history of countries that have won championships… Pele in ’70, Romario in ’94, Ronaldo in 2002. If they (Brazil) don’t play for Neymar, Brazil won’t be champions. They’ve already played in two or three World Cups and didn’t play for him. Until they realize that he (Neymar) is the difference-maker… They will keep getting screwed.”

Neymar’s Recovery and Future

Neymar is currently in the recovery process but is expected to return to football in the coming months. Brazil needs Neymar to regain his form as they are struggling in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, having earned only seven points in their first six matches. Although it is doubtful he will play in the national team in September, a return against Chile in October seems more likely.