Neymar did not start for Brazil against Japan. He sat on that bench in Houston today. The manager, Carlo Ancelotti, ignored claims about that player. He focused only on his own team's work. Japan's players had made sharp comments ahead of the game. One said Neymar was arrogant. Captain Marquinhos spoke up fast to defend him. He praised his teammate's hard work and character. The match lines were set for this big tie. Both sides are ready for the United States game. Why Neymar started on that bench stays unclear. The full squad watched from the sidelines.
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