Football fans have been left confused after Neymar was labelled as a former Brazil player in Ronaldinho’s new Netflix documentary, sparking a strong reaction online.
The moment comes from a widely shared screengrab rather than a direct statement, but it has quickly gained traction.
It also taps into wider uncertainty around Neymar’s current international future. That is why the label has triggered such a strong response.
Neymar labelled former Brazil player in Ronaldinho Netflix documentary
The confusion stems from a screengrab shared via TouchlineX, taken from Ronaldinho’s Netflix documentary The One and Only.
In the image, Neymar is shown with a caption underneath describing him as a “Former Brazil footballer and Barcelona legend,” despite the fact he has not officially retired from international football.
The wording immediately stood out because Neymar remains an active player, even if his Brazil future has been the subject of ongoing discussion.
That disconnect between label and reality is what has driven the reaction.
Football fans react to Neymar’s former Brazil label in documentary
The response from football fans has been immediate, with many questioning how Neymar could be described that way.
Some took a strong stance, with one saying, “He’ll never play for Brazil ever again and rightfully so.” Others were more confused than critical, asking, “Who retired him man?”
There was also pushback against the idea itself, with one fan writing, “He hasn’t retired so why this I don’t get Neymar name will go down in the books as one of the greatest players ever from Brazil.”
Another reaction focused on how things have unfolded, saying, “It wasn’t supposed to end this way.”
And some dismissed the label entirely, with one comment stating, “Well that’s an error, he is going to the World Cup.”
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