Neymar has been stripped of the Brazil captaincy for next month’s Copa America and will be replaced by his Paris St-Germain team-mate Dani Alves.
The 27-year-old forward, given the role eight months ago but under pressure after recent disciplinary issues, was informed on Saturday.
36 year old Alves, will also lead the side in friendlies against Qatar and Honduras.
He has captained Brazil four times, most recently in a 1-nil win over Germany in March 2018.