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Brazilian footballing superstar Neymar has been included in the national squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches against Colombia and Argentina later this month. After sustaining a knee injury in October 2023 on international duty, Neymar was sidelined from the sport for around a year, and as far as his involvement with Brazil is concerned, it’s happening after a whopping 17-month absence.
Following his injury recovery, Neymar played a few matches late last year for Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League side, but this past January, he re-signed with his boyhood club Santos in Brazil. As of this writing, the 33-year-old has scored three goals and provided three assists in seven matches in the Brazilian top flight over the past few weeks, proving his form before getting called up to the national team.
Neymar is the highest goal-scorer in history of Brazil
During his illustrious career for Brazil, Neymar has won 128 caps, scoring 79 goals, to hold the record for the highest goal-scorer in country’s history ahead of Pele. Moreover, Brazil are currently in fifth place in CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with 18 points in 12 matches, and they are set to host Colombia in the tournament on March 20 before visiting Argentina for a highly anticipated clash against Lionel Messi’s team on March 25.
Apart from Neymar, the Brazilian squad for the upcoming FIFA international window in March includes a whopping 10 players from the Premier League, which has been selected by head coach Dorival Jr. Allison and Ederson, two of the most sought-after goal-keepers in the world, are named in the Brazilian squad alongside centre backs Gabriel and Murillo, while the likes of Andre and Matheus Cunha, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Joao Pedro, and Savinho are also included as well.
