'It's my last World Cup!' - Neymar 'upset' about Brazil omission but Santos star not giving up on convincing Carlo Ancelotti to call him up

Neymar 'sad' but supportive of the Selecao

The Selecao's latest squad announcement confirmed that

Ancelotti demands peak fitness

The dream of a romantic international comeback remains on hold for Brazil’s all-time leading scorer. Despite a resurgence at Santos, marked by two goals and an assist in his last two outings, the 34-year-old’s name was the most striking omission from the Selecao's latest squad.

While Neymar feels he is trending in the right direction,

A race against time for the Selecao legend

Neymar

Focus turns to Santos revival

With the international break looming, Neymar’s immediate focus remains on lifting Santos up the table. The clock is ticking ahead of the final World Cup squad announcement on May 19. As he noted in his documentary, the path to redemption requires him to "work, train and play" at a level that leaves the coaching staff with no choice but to include their number ten for one last dance.