Joao Pedro’s family react to heartbreaking Brazil World Cup snub

Chelsea star Joao Pedro was left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man Brazil squad (Picture: Getty)

There were heart-wrenching scenes amongst Joao Pedro’s nearest and dearest as the Chelsea forward missed out on a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad on Monday night.

Having whittled down the names, Carlo Ancelotti officially unveiled his 26-man group at a glitzy ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, less than a month out from the Selecao’s opening match against Morocco.

Eyebrows were raised as 34-year-old Neymar, who now turns out for Santos, made the cut despite not having featured for his country since 2023 due to a combination of form and injury.

Elsewhere in Ancelotti’s star-studded party, there was a strong Premier Lea...