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Neymar: “Yesterday I was the worst in the world, tomorrow they’ll demand I go to the World Cup”

Published February 28, 2026, 09:16
Neymar: “Yesterday I was the worst in the world, tomorrow they’ll demand I go to the World Cup”

Neymar expressed his frustration with the criticism he receives from Brazilian fans, highlighting the change in attitude towards him. After scoring two goals in Santos’ match against Vasco da Gama, he stated that a short time ago he was considered the worst footballer in the world, while now they expect him to be included in the World Cup squad. Neymar emphasized that he tries to live in the moment and work hard to be in good shape, noting that this was the second game he had played for the entire 90 minutes in a long time. He reiterated that he continues to work and show his best self on the pitch.