Lula's comments on Trump and Neymar spark diplomatic tension and public humor

During the G7 summit in Évian, France, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump after Trump described Brazil as "politically dangerous" and incorrectly claimed a Bolsonaro family member had been jailed. Lula said Trump knows little about Brazil and warned him not to interfere in Brazilian elections.

In separate remarks at an event in Belo Horizonte, Lula joked with a child that soccer star Neymar was the "first home‑office player in the world" because the forward is sidelined with a calf injury ahead of the World Cup. The comment drew laughter and media attention, highlighting Lula’s informal style while the national team prepares for its group‑stage match against Haiti.