The year 2025 is a succession of contrasting emotions for Neymar. Returning to Santos at the end of January after having terminated his amicable contract with Al-Hilal, the Brazilian gifted was the victim of an injury which deprived him of a great return to selection after more than a year of absence. At the same time, he announced that his partner was expecting a new child. This time, this is a much less delightful news for him that takes shape on the side of the Seleçao, with the possible arrival of Jorge Jesus.
The one who was a long time the Benfica coach is one of the targets of the Brazilian football federation (CBF). After the slap received by Brazil against Argentina last week during the qualifications for the 2026 World Cup (4-1), Dorival Junior was put at the door and the place of coach is therefore to be taken. Jorge Jesus is one of the potential candidates. Not really positive for Neymar.
According to information from Brazil, the former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain would see with a very bad eye the possible appointment of the Portuguese strategist. The Brazilian site
R7 even indicated that Neymar has “Declared to the CBF that he was against this choice”.
A history between Neymar and Jesus
The story between the two men dates back a few months according to the media, when Jesus was a coach of Al-Hilal. The Lusitanian tactician would have held a double language, first promising in Neymar that he would make him play to the end of his contract, before changing version a few days later to tell him that he was no longer counting on him because of his level.
A “Vive argument” would have taken place between the two men according to R7the player qualifying his trainer as “Traitre”. In the meantime, the CBF has several names on its short-list. Filipe Luis, Abel Ferreira, but especially Carlo Ancelotti are among the potential targets. Just over a year from the 2026 World Cup, there is an emergency.
