“We want best players”: Lionel Messi opens up on if buddy Neymar deserves call-up for Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 squad despite injury struggles
Lionel Messi has publicly supported his close friend Neymar for a place in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two superstars shared successful spells together at FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, where they built a strong friendship both on and off the field. Messi believes Neymar still has the quality to perform at the highest level despite the Brazilian’s recent injury struggles.
Lionel Messi has publicly supported his close friend Neymar for a place in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two superstars shared successful spells together at FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, where they built a strong friendship both on and off the field. Messi believes Neymar still has the quality to perform at the highest level despite the Brazilian’s recent injury struggles.
