Brazil Announces World Cup Squad; João Pedro Snub Draws Attention
Brazil unveiled its World Cup squad, including Gabriel and Martinelli, but notably omitted João Pedro, which sparked discussion and an apology from the coach. The Chelsea star's snub was also seen as beneficial for his club.
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Brazil’s World Cup squad offers a hint of the magical pragmatism of 1994
There is no shortage of entertainers in Carlo Ancelotti’s picks for this summer’s tournament. They’ll also need a solid base if they are to win a sixth title In their attacking heyday, Brazil never struggled to find a winning complement in defence. Individual attacking brilliance only comes off if others nearby are doing the hard yards; for every Ronaldinho, there is a Roque Júnior. The current generation doesn’t lack entertainers. Of Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man squad for the World Cup, which wa...
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Carlo Ancelotti has apologized to João Pedro after leaving the Chelsea striker out of Brazil's World Cup squad.
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Brazil remain one of the leading favourites to win the World Cup, and representing the national team continues to be one of the most significant ambitions for players emerging from the country, with t...
Read full article →João Pedro named Chelsea best player after Brazil World Cup snub
Chelsea forward João Pedro has been named the club’s Player of the Season for 2025-26, just hours after suffering the disappointment of being left out of Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The post João Pedro named Chelsea best player after Brazil World Cup snub appeared first on Vanguard News.
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