Despite being in the twilight of his career, Neymar’s attitude has clearly left a lasting impression on the former Real Madrid boss. With an impressive World Cup legacy that already includes eight goals and four assists from his previous tournament appearances, his motivation remains unquestionable. When questioned by a Spanish reporter regarding whether the forward required any additional incentive to perform at this stage of his career, Ancelotti dismissed the notion entirely, pointing instead to his innate love for the sport.
“Neymar does not need motivation, no player needs extra motivation to play for the Selecao, and with Neymar, it is the same,” the veteran coach explained. “At 34 years old, he has the passion of a boy to play football.”
