Manchester United flop Antony has been called up for Carlo Ancelotti's first Brazil squad but Neymar has been left out by the former Real Madrid boss.

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• Ancelotti names first Brazil squad
• Antony called up after strong form
• Neymar left out as Casemiro picked

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Soon after Ancelotti took up the Brazil job, the Italian has named in-form Real Betis loanee Antony in his first squad, along with Manchester United's Casemiro, among others. However, Santos' Neymar has not been selected ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Ancelotti agreed to leave his Madrid post early at the end of this season, with Xabi Alonso named as his successor. Brazil have fallen a long way in recent times and now the former AC Milan manager will target delivering the planet's most successful footballing nation their first World Cup since 2002.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Since joining Betis on loan from United in January, Antony has scored nine goals and bagged five assists in just 25 appearances.

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• WHAT NEXT?

  Ancelotti's first Brazil games in charge will be against Ecuador and Paraguay on June 6 and 11, respectively.

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