Video: Davide Ancelotti's reaction to Neymar's replacement sparks controversy

Davide Ancelotti, Carlo Ancelotti's son and assistant coach, sparked controversy with his reaction to Neymar's introduction during the World Cup group stage match between Brazil and Scotland, which took place this week. The inclusion of the legendary Neymar in the Brazilian squad for the 2026 World Cup is one of the main topics of discussion: the 34-year-old is one of the most popular in the country, but his injuries and fitness have limited his performance for some time, resulting in just one substitute appearance in the competition so far.


Neymar made his first appearance on the bench during the last group game against Scotland, which ended in Brazil's 3-0 victory, with goals from Vinicius Jr. (twice) and Matheus Cunha. He was called onto the field in place of Cunha in the second half, and footage showed Davide Ancelotti shaking his head as the substitution took place.

Davide, who will take charge of Lille in Ligue 1 after the 2026 World Cup, divided opinion with his reaction to Neymar's replacement. One fan on X called him a 'misunderstood genius', while another claimed he gained respect from fans for his reaction. However, there has been criticism, with some suggesting that Davide Ancelotti only holds his position through his father's influence. Furthermore, they hypothesized that his reaction was not related to Neymar's replacement. And you, what did you think of the incident? Leave your opinion in the comments below.