Neymar in Brazil's World Cup squad

The announcement of Brazil's World Cup squad has created a storm of emotion and discussion around Neymar across the country. Like countless fans, a heartwarming incident has spread on social media surrounding three-year-old Bernardo.

According to the incident described, the young Brazilian star went to a local church to pray for Neymar's place in the World Cup squad. The matter instantly spread on social media and went viral.

Then came the great news for football fans—Neymar got a place in the World Cup squad announced by the Brazilian national team coach Carlo Ancelotti. Bernardo was also in front of the television with his family when the team was announced.

This emotion surrounding Neymar is not limited to just one child. There was intense interest and debate among fans across Brazil—the country was practically divided into two parts over whether he would be in the World Cup squad or not.

Brazil's football history has seen such emotional moments before, when the inclusion of Romario in the 2002 World Cup sparked a nationwide debate. This time too, the same kind of emotion, excitement and anticipation is reflected around Neymar.

The reaction of fans across Brazil after the announcement of the World Cup squad has once again highlighted the country's deep love for football. That passion for Neymar is now the focus of renewed discussion on social media.