Brazil’s national team is entering a new chapter following Ney’s retirement from international football, with Carlo Ancelotti overseeing a changing Canarinha squad.
A symbolic shirt for Brazil’s next era
The departure of Ney from the Seleção leaves one of Brazilian football’s most recognisable shirt numbers to be carried by a new player. The choice comes at a moment of transition for the five-time world champions, who are reshaping their identity under Ancelotti.
Brazil’s players and their Italian coach have begun that new cycle together, with the historic number set to remain a prominent symbol within the squad despite the veteran’s international exit.
